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Dr. John Romano, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Palm Desert, CA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Romano, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Palm Desert, CA?

    Dr. John Romano, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Palm Desert, CA. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Romano is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Romano’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Romano’s office at (760) 568-4939.

    What languages does Dr. Romano speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Romano typically treat?

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

    • 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:

    • Blood Pressure Check with Abnormal Findings
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Screening
    • Abnormal BP Reading
    • Blood Pressure Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0131: Encounter for examination of blood pressure with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Romano typically perform?

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

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Romano accept my insurance?

    Dr. Romano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 568-4939 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Romano accept in Palm Desert, CA?

    Dr. Romano in Palm Desert, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Romano's office located?

    Dr. John Romano's Primary Practice

    73211 Fred Waring Dr Ste 100

    Palm Desert, CA 92260

    (760) 568-4939

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    What hospitals are Dr. Romano affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Romano has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Adventist Health Twin Cities,Templeton, CA
    Adventist Health Sierra Vista,San Luis Obispo, CA
    Eisenhower,La Quinta, CA

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

    Dr. Romano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134330558.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romano?

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

    What is Dr. John Romano's specialty?

    Dr. Romano is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Palm Desert, CA.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. John Romano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Romano is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. John Romano accepting new patients in Palm Desert, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Romano is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Romano offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Romano's office at (760) 568-4939 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Romano?

    Please contact Dr. Romano's office at (760) 568-4939 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Romano's office located?

    Dr. Romano's office is located in Palm Desert, CA.