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Dr. Denise Freese, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Freese, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Denise Freese, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Freese completed her residency at Santa Monica UCLA Med Center. Dr. Freese is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freese’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freese’s office.

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

    • Residency: Santa Monica UCLA Med Center

    Is Dr. Freese board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Denise Freese, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Freese speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Freese treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Freese 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. Freese. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R058: Other specified cough

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Denise Freese may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Freese's office.

    Does Dr. Freese accept my insurance?

    Dr. Freese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Freese accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Freese in Santa Monica, 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)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Freese's office located?

    Dr. Denise Freese's Primary Practice

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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    Dr. Denise Freese's Practice 2

    3500 Lomita Blvd Ste 300

    Torrance, CA 90505

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    Dr. Denise Freese's Practice 3

    200 Medical Plz # 214 365 530 420 120

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    What is Dr. Freese's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Freese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194750844.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freese?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Freese

    What is Dr. Denise Freese's specialty?

    Dr. Freese is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, 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. Freese to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Denise Freese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Freese is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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

    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 Denise Freese accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Denise Freese is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Denise Freese offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Freese's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Denise Freese?

    Please contact Dr. Freese's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Denise Freese have?

    Dr. Denise Freese is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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