Summary

Dr. Roopal Desai is an internal medicine physician who brings nearly three decades of medical expertise to patient care. She earned her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College Manipal and completed her residency training at Alameda County Medical Center. With 28 years of experience in internal medicine, Dr. Desai has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex medical conditions that affect multiple body systems.

Dr. Desai practices at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center in Oakland, California. She specializes in caring for patients with chronic kidney disease, including those with advanced stage 5 kidney disease. Her expertise extends to managing type 2 diabetes and its complications, particularly diabetic kidney problems. Dr. Desai regularly performs comprehensive health screenings and metabolic assessments to monitor her patients' overall health and kidney function. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 28 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • Alameda County Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Roopal Vijay Desai has 3 locations

Kaiser Permanente Anesthesiology

275 W MacArthur Blvd Fl 2Oakland, CA 94611
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

275 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94611
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Roopal Vijay Desai

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - EPO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Roopal Vijay Desai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Roopal Vijay Desai has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Dr. Roopal Vijay 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 expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Alameda County Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Kasturba Medical College Manipal in 1998.

NPI Number

Dr. Desai's NPI number is 1699861484.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. Roopal Desai accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Roopal Desai affiliated with?
Dr. Roopal Desai is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center.

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