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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tesoro, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kent Tesoro, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Tesoro completed his residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Tesoro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tesoro’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tesoro’s office at (213) 699-7013.
Where did Dr. Tesoro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | University Of S Ca/Lac and Usc
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Tesoro board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kent Tesoro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Tesoro speak?
Dr. Tesoro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tesoro treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Tesoro 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. Tesoro. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
- E11319: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy without macular edema
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Special Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Which procedures does Dr. Tesoro perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kent Tesoro 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. Tesoro's office.
Does Dr. Tesoro accept my insurance?
Dr. Tesoro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 699-7013 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tesoro accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Tesoro in Los Angeles, 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
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
GlobalHealth
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tesoro's office located?
What is Dr. Tesoro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tesoro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356430235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tesoro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tesoro
What is Dr. Kent Tesoro's specialty?
Dr. Tesoro is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
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. Tesoro to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kent Tesoro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tesoro is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Kent Tesoro accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kent Tesoro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kent Tesoro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tesoro's office at (213) 699-7013 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kent Tesoro?
Please contact Dr. Tesoro's office at (213) 699-7013 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kent Tesoro have?
Dr. Kent Tesoro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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