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Dr. Peter Desilva, MD

Dr. Peter Desilva, MD

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Desilva, Family Medicine Specialist in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

    Dr. Peter Desilva, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Desilva graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Family Medicine. Dr. Desilva is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desilva’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desilva’s office at (949) 709-5100.

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

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Family Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston

    Is Dr. Desilva board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Desilva, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Desilva speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Desilva treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Pain
    • Arthralgia
    • Aching joints
    • Sore joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2550: Pain in unspecified joint

    Also known as:

    • Localized Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Skin Nodule
    • Localized Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R229: Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    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:

    • 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Peter Desilva may include:

    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 (949) 709-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desilva accept in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

    Dr. Desilva in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Desilva's office located?

    Dr. Peter Desilva's Primary Practice

    29809 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste 300

    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

    (949) 709-5100

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    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 1316045636.

    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. Peter Desilva's specialty?

    Dr. Desilva is a Family Medicine Specialist near Rancho Santa Margarita, 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. Desilva to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Desilva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Desilva is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC). 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 Peter Desilva accepting new patients in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Desilva is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Desilva offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desilva's office at (949) 709-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Desilva?

    Please contact Dr. Desilva's office at (949) 709-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Desilva have?

    Dr. Peter Desilva is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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