Dr. Desai accepts Cigna, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
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- Dr. Prashant Desai, MD
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Dr. Prashant Desai, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Desai's Office Locations
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Bakersfield Heart Hospital3001 Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Directions (661) 316-6000
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Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles4950 W Sunset Blvd Fl 6, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Directions (833) 574-2273
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Parikshat Alka PC3008 Sillect Ave Ste 205, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Directions (323) 328-8904
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield
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- Cigna
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About Dr. Prashant Desai, MD
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