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Dr. Darlene Zanker, MD

Dr. Darlene Zanker, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

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    Who is Dr. Zanker, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Darlene Zanker, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Zanker completed her residency at Sutter Med Ctr Of Santa Rosa, Family Medicine. Dr. Zanker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zanker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zanker’s office at (831) 706-2220.

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

    • Residency: Sutter Med Ctr Of Santa Rosa, Family Medicine | Sutter Med Center Of Santa Rosa

    Is Dr. Zanker board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Darlene Zanker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Zanker speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Zanker treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zanker 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. Zanker. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode
    • Clinical depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, 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:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Which procedures does Dr. Zanker perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Darlene Zanker may include:

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

    Does Dr. Zanker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zanker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 706-2220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zanker accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zanker's office located?

    Dr. Darlene Zanker's Primary Practice

    2018 Mission St

    Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    (831) 706-2220

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    Dr. Darlene Zanker's Practice 2

    528 Capitola Ave

    Capitola, CA 95010

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

    Dr. Zanker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891802112.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zanker?

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

    What is Dr. Darlene Zanker's specialty?

    Dr. Zanker is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Zanker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Darlene Zanker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Zanker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz. 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Darlene Zanker accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Darlene Zanker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Darlene Zanker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zanker's office at (831) 706-2220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Darlene Zanker?

    Please contact Dr. Zanker's office at (831) 706-2220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Darlene Zanker have?

    Dr. Darlene Zanker is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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