Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deserto, Family Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Deserto?
Dr. Carmella Deserto, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Deserto empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Wellness Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Antonio, TX community, Dr. Deserto is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Deserto speak?
Dr. Deserto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deserto typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Deserto 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. Deserto. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deserto typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Carmella Deserto may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Deserto's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Deserto accept my insurance?
Dr. Deserto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 450-9400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Deserto accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Deserto in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Deserto's office located?
Dr. Carmella Deserto's Primary Practice
4306 De Zavala Rd Bldg 1
San Antonio, TX 78249
(201) 450-9400
What hospitals are Dr. Deserto affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Deserto has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Deserto's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deserto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609456730.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deserto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deserto