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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deshields, Internist in Easton, MD?
Dr. Dennis Deshields, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Easton, MD. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Deshields graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Deshields is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deshields’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deshields’s office at (410) 822-1000.
Where did Dr. Deshields go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Internal Medicine | Christiana Care Health Servs Inc | PCOM/Christiana Care Health System Program
Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc | Howard Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Deshields board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Deshields, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Deshields speak?
Dr. Deshields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Deshields treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Deshields 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. Deshields. 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:
- Sarcopenia
- Age-related muscle loss
- Muscle weakness in older adults
- Progressive muscle loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6284: Sarcopenia
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Deshields perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dennis Deshields 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. Deshields' office.
Does Dr. Deshields accept my insurance?
Dr. Deshields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 822-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Deshields accept in Easton, MD?
Dr. Deshields in Easton, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
Riverside Health
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Deshields' office located?
Dr. Dennis Deshields' Primary Practice
219 S Washington St
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1000
What is Dr. Deshields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deshields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821188970.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deshields?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deshields
What is Dr. Dennis Deshields's specialty?
Dr. Deshields is a Internist near Easton, MD.
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. Deshields to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Dennis Deshields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Deshields is affiliated with University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Dennis Deshields accepting new patients in Easton, MD?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Deshields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dennis Deshields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Deshields's office at (410) 822-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dennis Deshields?
Please contact Dr. Deshields's office at (410) 822-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dennis Deshields have?
Dr. Dennis Deshields is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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