MD
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desilva, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Melani Desilva, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA. She has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Desilva graduated from Rutgers. Dr. Desilva is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desilva’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desilva’s office at (804) 754-3776.
Where did Dr. Desilva go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Whitwatersrand | Rutgers | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences
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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desilva typically treat?
As an Adolescent 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. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desilva typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melani Desilva may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Desilva's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desilva accept my insurance?
Dr. Desilva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 754-3776 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desilva accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Desilva in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
Sana Benefits
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desilva's office located?
Dr. Melani Desilva's Primary Practice
10410 Ridgefield Pkwy
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 754-3776
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 1891710265.
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. Melani Desilva's specialty?
Dr. Desilva is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Richmond, VA.
Is this Dr. Melani Desilva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desilva is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center 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
When to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Melani Desilva accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Melani Desilva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melani Desilva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desilva's office at (804) 754-3776 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melani Desilva?
Please contact Dr. Desilva's office at (804) 754-3776 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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