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Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD

Accepting New Patients

(24 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College (2000)

301 Medical Tower
Norfolk, VA 23507

(757) 446-5758

Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD is a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD is affiliated with Sentara Health.

Office Locations

300 Medical Parkway SUITE 222A
Chesapeake, VA 23320

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Sentara Health

301 Medical Tower
Norfolk, VA 23507

(757) 446-5758

(757) 446-5242

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In The News

“Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, a pulmonologist and assistant internal medicine professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School, said the ozone warnings should be taken seriously.”—"State: Conditions ripe for smog; beware unhealthy air", The Virginian-Pilot, July 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2023, Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

pulmonary function test

In 2023, Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD performed more pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

inpatient hospital care

vaccines

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, hospital care, immunization (preventive vaccines), inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	18
doctor visit	191
hospital care	535
inpatient care	535
preventive care	17
pulmonary testing	188
vaccines	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	409
hospital care	894
inpatient care	894
preventive care	36
pulmonary testing	236
vaccines	36

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	219
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	76
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	51
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	668
hospital care	913
inpatient care	913
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	27
pulmonary testing	397
vaccines	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	173
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	107
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	828
hospital care	815
inpatient care	815
minimally invasive procedures	12
preventive care	17
pulmonary testing	382
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14
vaccines	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	792
Female	902

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1252
Black	380
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	708
From 75 to 84	544
85 and over	212
Less than 65	230

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	13
doctor visit	963
hospital care	579
inpatient care	579
minimally invasive procedures	13
preventive care	41
pulmonary testing	474
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11
vaccines	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	686
Black	211
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	93
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	63
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

counseling services	22
doctor visit	1010
hospital care	610
inpatient care	610
preventive care	90
pulmonary testing	458
vaccines	68

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	665
Black	211
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	95
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	22
counseling services	16
doctor visit	980
hospital care	854
inpatient care	854
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	112
pulmonary testing	392
vaccines	96

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	471
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	769
Black	222
Hispanic	14
Asian	16
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	429
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	119
Less than 65	145

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1142
hospital care	893
inpatient care	893
preventive care	55
pulmonary testing	448
vaccines	55

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	870
Black	221
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	495
From 75 to 84	384
85 and over	150
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2020 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	654
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
preventive care	36
pulmonary testing	185
vaccines	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	43
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2021 were pulmonary testing, preventive care, counseling services and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

counseling services	36
doctor visit	1085
preventive care	68
pulmonary testing	294
vaccines	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	32
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1191
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
preventive care	26
pulmonary testing	322
vaccines	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	561
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	46
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2023 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1068
hospital care	210
inpatient care	210
preventive care	23
pulmonary testing	359
vaccines	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	365
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	63
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Chesapeake, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

bronchoscopy	14
counseling services	24
doctor visit	849
hospital care	595
inpatient care	595
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	45
pulmonary testing	344
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
vaccines	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	157
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	600
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	260
85 and over	86
Less than 65	92
65 to 74	352

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	31
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	18
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD graduated from Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College in 2000. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Neurocritical Care - American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine - 2026 American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2026 American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease - 2026 and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College (2000)

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Neurocritical Care - American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine - 2026 American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2026 American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease - 2026 (2026)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chesapeake, VA.

4.75

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 3.0 2024-03-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Felt very rushed with doctor. I should have told him to slow down so I could fully understand what he was saying about different medications.I was surprised he did not want to give me breathing test in his office . Don't know if he is equipped for this. Moyock officeDoctor was very nice. Disappointed he did not have training for sleep disorders also. I come from kitty Hawk and have to go to Chesapeake for Cpap doctor. Dr khan

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-08

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Dr Desai is a very caring, compassionate and knowledgeable doctor. I highly recommend him to my family and friends. I know I will always receive excellent care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-12

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Love Dr Desai! I always feel he meets and exceeds my expectations. I have every confidence in this Doctor and I'm so glad I found him. Thank you!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-16

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This is the first time to see this doctor and I was very pleased with the visit. Very informative and very personable with all staff.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-27

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I was please with the care and attention I received during all of my contacts with the doctor, nurses, and receptionists.

Overall Rating: 1.0 2025-06-10

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I was very impressed with this Doctor, he had a very good bed side manner. He really cared for my situation. Thank you

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-10

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I had a very good visit and all my questions were answered.And the doctor assured me that everything would be alright.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-07

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This office is filled with very courteous people. They have always been very helpful and responsive to my needs.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-22

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Questions asked were answered respectfully. The appointment was most helpful for me to maintain good health

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-04

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Dr Desai has greatly improved my health and quality of life since I have seen him

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$96,060 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $60,713	NUCALA $711	BREO $221	ANORO $153	INCRUSE $55	Other $34,207
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$24,791 AIRSUPRA $23,261	FASENRA $428	SYMBICORT $383	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $207	BREZTRI $172	Other $340
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$23,713 Yupelri $23,449	Perforomist $204	$60
Theravance Biopharma Inc.	$4,877 VIBATIV $140	$4,737
Covidien LP	$1,675 Interventional Lung Solutions $1,675
Other	$9,125 Prolastin-C $636	XOLAIR $587	Esbriet $566	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $472	OFEV $466	Other $6,397

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$121,204
Food and Beverage	$14,629
Consulting Fee	$12,865
Travel and Lodging	$11,336
Education	$207

Research Payments

Dr. Himanshu D. Desai, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $6,348.

Biography

Dr. Himanshu Desai specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He graduated from Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. Dr. Desai is affiliated with Sentara Health. Dr. Desai's practice in Chesapeake, VA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.