Dr. Nehal Desai
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 23 years
- Graduation year: 1998
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1801855622
Dr. Nehal Desai MD
Internist
He is located at 1750 Laurel Street in Columbia, SC 29201. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Bladder Control, Diarrhea, Headache, Hyponatremia, Osteoporosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801855622. Appointment can be made via the phone number (803) 779-3378. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 3 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Nehal Desai, being an internist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Nehal Desai.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Prescription Refill
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Nehal Desai
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Nehal Desai as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential- | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard Plus Chiro | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard Plus Chiro | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard Plus Chiro | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard- | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Nehal Desai is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Nehal Desai is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine .
Bills through: Three Rivers Behavioral Health Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| AstraZeneca | $539 |
| Novo Nordisk | $361 |
| Pfizer | $359 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $3647 |
Studies
Graduated in 1998
Affiliated hospitals
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Nehal Desai treat?
Dr. Nehal Desai provides treatment for Arthritis, Bladder Control, Diarrhea, Headache, Hyponatremia, Osteoporosis. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Nehal Desai affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Nehal Desai is affiliated with PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Nehal Desai have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Nehal Desai is affiliated with Lexington Internists-Laurel.
Where can you meet with Dr. Nehal Desai?
Dr. Nehal Desai's office is located at 1750 Laurel Street in Columbia, SC 29201.
Does Dr. Nehal Desai accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?
Yes, Dr. Nehal Desai is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.