21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tesoro, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Tesoro typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tesoro typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Tesoro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
AllCare Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tesoro's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tesoro affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tesoro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tesoro's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.