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Dr. Joseph Serna, MD

Santa Ana, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Serna, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Serna, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Serna graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at St Mary Nazareth Hosp Ctr, Family Medicine; St Lukes Episcopal Hosp, Nutrition. Dr. Serna is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Serna’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Serna’s office at (714) 545-5503.

    Where did Dr. Serna go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Mary Nazareth Hosp Ctr, Family Medicine; St Lukes Episcopal Hosp, Nutrition | St Mary Mercy Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University Nacl Auto De Mexico, Fac De Med, Mexico Df, Mexico | National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Medicine | Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina

    What languages does Dr. Serna speak?

    Dr. Serna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Serna treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Serna 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. Serna. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Intestinal Amebiasis
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Parasitic Disease
    • Long-term amoeba infection
    • Chronic amoebic dysentery
    • Persistent intestinal amebiasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A061: Chronic intestinal amebiasis

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Insulin Use
    • Diabetes Medicines
    • Chronic insulin therapy
    • Ongoing insulin treatment
    • Insulin for diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Which procedures does Dr. Serna perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Serna may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Serna's office.

    Does Dr. Serna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Serna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 545-5503 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Serna accept in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Serna in Santa Ana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Serna's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Serna's Primary Practice

    1220 Hemlock Way Ste 112

    Santa Ana, CA 92707

    (714) 545-5503

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    Dr. Joseph Serna's Practice 2

    2620 S Bristol St Ste B

    Santa Ana, CA 92704

    (714) 545-5503

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    What is Dr. Serna's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Serna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174612279.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Serna?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Serna

    What is Dr. Joseph Serna's specialty?

    Dr. Serna is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Santa Ana, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Serna to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Serna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Serna is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Joseph Serna accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Serna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Serna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Serna's office at (714) 545-5503 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Serna?

    Please contact Dr. Serna's office at (714) 545-5503 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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