Kena Kirtikant Desai, , MD
Kena Kirtikant Desai is a Hospitalist based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 18 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kena Kirtikant Desai, , MD specializes in hospitalist, serving patients in Salt Lake City, UT in group practice. She has been in practice for 18+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Intermountain Hospitalist Group 8 Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84143-0001
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
18 years in practice
Experienced
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Mailing address
8 Th Avenue and C St, Salt Lake City, UT 84143-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Kena Kirtikant Desai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kena Kirtikant Desai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salt Lake City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kena Kirtikant Desai
Dr. Desai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 408-5482.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
Intermountain Hospitalist Group 8 Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84143-0001
Mailing Address
8 Th Avenue and C St, Salt Lake City, UT 84143-0001
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