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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. 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 Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zanker’s office at (831) 475-1630.
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 as a 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zanker typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zanker typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zanker 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Zanker accept my insurance?
Dr. Zanker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 475-1630 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 Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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) 475-1630
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.
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. 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
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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) 475-1630 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) 475-1630 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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