22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desch, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Ann Arbor, MI?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
Where did Dr. Desch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Pediatrics | University Of Mi Hosps and Health Ctrs | George Washington University Program A
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington Center / School of Medicine | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Desch board certified as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Karl Desch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Desch speak?
Dr. Desch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desch typically treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Desch diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Desch. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Eating and Drinking Problems
- Unusual food cravings
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes in appetite
ICD-10 Codes:
- R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Failure
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Respiratory Failure
- Infant Lung Failure
- Newborn Breathing Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P285: Respiratory failure of newborn
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm newborn
- Early birth
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0730: Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation
Also known as:
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Birth Defects
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- CDH
- Diaphragm birth defect
- Hole in diaphragm at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q790: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desch typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karl Desch may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Desch's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desch accept my insurance?
Dr. Desch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desch accept in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Desch in Ann Arbor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
DLP Marquette Holding Company
Henry Ford Health System
McLaren Health Care
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Desch's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Desch affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Desch has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Desch's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023032398.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desch