Summary

Dr. Kaniksha Desai treats thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism, and vitamin D deficiency, and performs thyroid-stimulating hormone tests, thyroid function panels, and cranial ultrasounds. They practice endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism and have 16 years of experience. Dr. Desai earned their medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and sees patients in Palo Alto, California.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Kaniksha Desai

900 Blake Wilbur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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16 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Persian Speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish Speaks Arabic, English, German, Korean, Spanish
Palo Alto , CASan Carlos , CAPalo Alto , CADublin , CA
Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: Iran University Of Medical Sciences Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kaniksha Desai

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Kaniksha Desai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Kaniksha Desai has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Kaniksha Desai holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Wake Forest School Of Medicine in 2010.

NPI Number

Kaniksha Desai's NPI number is 1316266778.

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Kaniksha Desai's office is located at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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