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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desilva, Internist in Taunton, MA?
Dr. Deepthi Desilva, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Taunton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Desilva graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond. Dr. Desilva is fluent in English, Sinhala, Sinhalese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desilva’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desilva’s office at (508) 236-7497.
Where did Dr. Desilva go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
What languages does Dr. Desilva speak?
Dr. Desilva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Sinhala
Sinhalese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Desilva treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Desilva 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. Desilva. 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:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Which procedures does Dr. Desilva perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Deepthi Desilva may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desilva's office.
Does Dr. Desilva accept my insurance?
Dr. Desilva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 236-7497 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desilva accept in Taunton, MA?
Dr. Desilva in Taunton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Dollar General
Express Scripts
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desilva's office located?
Dr. Deepthi Desilva's Primary Practice
2005 Bay St Ste 206
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 236-7497
What is Dr. Desilva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desilva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184682759.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desilva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desilva
What is Dr. Deepthi Desilva's specialty?
Dr. Desilva is a Internist near Taunton, MA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Desilva to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Deepthi Desilva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desilva is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Deepthi Desilva accepting new patients in Taunton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Deepthi Desilva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deepthi Desilva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desilva's office at (508) 236-7497 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deepthi Desilva?
Please contact Dr. Desilva's office at (508) 236-7497 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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