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27 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Desantis, Family Medicine Specialist in Richmond, IN?
Dr. David Desantis, MD, PHD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Richmond, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Desantis completed his residency at Franciscan Med Center Dayton. Dr. Desantis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desantis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desantis’s office at (765) 935-8860.
Where did Dr. Desantis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Franciscan Med Center Dayton
Medical School: Wright State University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Desantis board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Desantis, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Desantis speak?
Dr. Desantis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desantis typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Desantis diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Desantis. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Residential Facility Admission Health Examination
- Nursing Home Entry Exam
- Residential Care Checkup
- Facility Admission Physical
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z022: Encounter for examination for admission to residential institution
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desantis typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Desantis performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Desantis. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Desantis accept my insurance?
Dr. Desantis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (765) 935-8860 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desantis accept in Richmond, IN?
Dr. Desantis in Richmond, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Indiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desantis' office located?
What is Dr. Desantis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desantis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467447748.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desantis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desantis
What is Dr. David Desantis's specialty?
Dr. Desantis is a Family Medicine Specialist near Richmond, IN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. David Desantis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desantis is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Reid Health - Richmond, Hch Hospital Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Desantis accepting new patients in Richmond, IN?
Yes, Dr. David Desantis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Desantis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desantis's office at (765) 935-8860 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Desantis?
Please contact Dr. Desantis's office at (765) 935-8860 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Desantis have?
Dr. David Desantis is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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