Summary

Dr. Nilesh Desai is an internal medicine physician with over five decades of medical experience serving patients in the Glendale area. He earned his medical degree from Medical College Baroda and completed his residency in internal medicine at Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Desai is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Desai practices at Lakeside Community Healthcare in Glendale, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. His clinical expertise focuses on managing common but serious conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, and weight management concerns. Dr. Desai also provides preventive care services such as routine blood work and vaccinations for flu and shingles. Patients consistently rate him highly for his care, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 54 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Lakeside Community Healthcare - Glendale

1500 S Central Ave Ste 200BGlendale, CA 91204

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Glendale , CALyons , COScottsdale , AZDiamond Bar , CA
Med School: Medical College Baroda Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nilesh Desai

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Nilesh Desai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Nilesh Desai has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Allergy
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Asthma
  • Back Pain
  • Cognitive Issues/Testing
  • Confusion
  • Dementia
  • Dementia Testing
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • EOL Care
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Senility
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Nilesh Desai holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine and Lutheran Medical Center Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Baroda in 1973 and Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Nilesh Desai's NPI number is 1194750349.

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Nilesh Desai's office is located at 1500 S Central Ave Ste 200B, Glendale, CA, 91204.
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