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Dr. Parul Desai, MD

Dr. Parul Desai, MD

Austin, TX

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Cardiologist in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Parul Desai, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai completed her residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (512) 346-8888.

    Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma

    Is Dr. Desai board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Parul Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

    Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Desai 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. Desai. 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Precordial pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R072: Precordial pain
    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Abnormal cardiac scan
    • Unusual heart test results
    • Abnormal coronary imaging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatic Disease of Multiple Heart Valves
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Rheumatic Polyvalvular Disease
    • Rheumatic Fever Affecting All Heart Valves

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I083: Combined rheumatic disorders of mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Parul Desai may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desai's office.

    Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 346-8888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Desai in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • Sendero Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Parul Desai's Primary Practice

    6811 Austin Center Blvd Ste 300

    Austin, TX 78731

    (512) 346-8888

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    What is Dr. Desai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922009976.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desai?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desai

    What is Dr. Parul Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Cardiologist near Austin, TX. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Parul Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Heart Hospital Of Austin, Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Parul Desai accepting new patients in Austin, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Parul Desai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Parul Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (512) 346-8888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Parul Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (512) 346-8888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Parul Desai have?

    Dr. Parul Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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