Dr. Sapna Desai, MD
Dr. Sapna Desai, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Sapna Desai, MD works in New Orleans, LA as
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
Insurance Accepted
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National (BlueCard) PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
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Medicare
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HealthyBlue Advantage
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Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Health Alliance
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Health Payors Organization PPO
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Medicaid
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MultiPlan PPO
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PPO Plus PPO
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Special Needs Plan SNP
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United Healthcare
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Worker's Compensation WC
Locations
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Ochsner Clinic Foundation1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Office1051 Gause Blvd Ste 230, Slidell, LA 70458
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Covington71211 Highway 21 Ste B, Covington, LA 70433
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Office1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 3, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Stanocola Home Health16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Patient Satisfaction
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She is one of the best cardiologist I have seen, and I have seen a lot before and after my heart transplant. Extremely knowledgeable . And very very careing, I am so lucky to have her on my heart team. You can trust in her anything she recommends it will be for your best. She has literally been in my heart twice??. So will you marry me!
About Me
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Board Certifications
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Internship
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Rush Medical College
2005
Residency
- Rush University Medical Center - Chicago, IL
Fellowship
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Stanford Univ-Stanford Hospital & Clins|Stanford University Hospital and Clinics - Stanford, CA
2009
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sapna Desai, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Desai accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Desai's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Desai accepts Aetna, American Lifecare and Amerigroup (Wellpoint) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Desai accepts here.
Dr. Desai's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121.
Dr. Desai frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Desai speaks Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. See Dr. Desai's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Desai has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 6 times.
Dr. Desai is board certified in
Hospital Affiliations
- Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center
- CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
- Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital
- St. Charles Parish Hospital
- Ochsner Medical Center
- Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
- Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Saint Bernard Parish Hospital
- Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
- Ochsner Health Center-Hancock
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
- Ochsner Saint Mary
- Pascagoula Hospital
- Riverside Medical Center
- Terrebonne General Health System
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Preventive care: what doctors want you to know
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Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor
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Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year
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Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)
Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)
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Get Enough Folic Acid
Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)
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