Overview
Tapan Desai is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.
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Locations
761 45th St, Munster, IN 46321
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tapan Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tapan Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tapan Desai by calling their office at 219-292-7031. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tapan Desai a top-rated expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tapan Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Tapan Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Tapan Desai is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Tapan Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Tapan Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 219-292-7031 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Advanced
- BullaeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- DrowsinessDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Drowsiness.
- EmphysemaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung NodulesDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AsthmaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.