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Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Professional interests include: prenatal care, endometriosis, adolescent gynecology, and more.

610 W 158th Street
New York, NY 10032

(212) 544-1860

Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD is a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

Office Locations

Address:

610 W 158th Street
New York, NY 10032

Address:

610 West 158th Street
City of New York, NY 10032

Some issues Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD can help you with:

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

doctor visit	20

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	54
Dementia	38
Cancer	0

doctor visit	56
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	15
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	54
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

doctor visit	55
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	20
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	54
Dementia	30
Cancer	0

doctor visit	37
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	12
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	56
Dementia	46
Cancer	0

hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	60
Dementia	58
Cancer	0

hospital care	146
inpatient care	146

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	42
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	9
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	2
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	0
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She completed residency at Carolinas Medical Center. She is certified by the Family Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency: Carolinas Medical Center

Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), 1199SEIU, EmblemHealth, MultiPlan, MagnaCare, UnitedHealthcare, Affinity Health Plan, Medicare and RiverSpring.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

1199SEIU

EmblemHealth

MultiPlan

MagnaCare

UnitedHealthcare

Affinity Health Plan

Medicare

RiverSpring

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Krishna Mahesh Desai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
BeiGene USA, Inc.	$76 BRUKINSA $76
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$19 QNASL $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$95

Biography

Dr. Krishna Desai specializes in family medicine and practices in City of New York, NY and New York, NY. She is professionally affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.