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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Desanto, Internist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. John Desanto is an Internist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Desanto is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desanto’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desanto’s office at (317) 355-2200.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Desanto?
Dr. John Desanto is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Desanto empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Desanto is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Desanto go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Desanto board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Desanto is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Desanto speak?
Dr. Desanto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Desanto treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Desanto 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. Desanto. 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:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Mild Intellectual Disability
- Intellectual Disability
- Developmental Disabilities
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mild Developmental Delay
- Learning Disability (Intellectual)
- Cognitive Impairment
- Developmental Delay
- Learning Disability (General)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F70: Mild intellectual disabilities
- F79: Unspecified intellectual disabilities
Also known as:
- Unspecified Illness
- General sickness
- Undiagnosed illness
- Feeling unwell
ICD-10 Codes:
- R69: Illness, unspecified
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:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Moderate Intellectual Disability
- Developmental Disabilities
- Moderate developmental delay
- Moderate cognitive impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F71: Moderate intellectual disabilities
Also known as:
- Other Brain Development Problems
- Brain Malformations
- Isolated lissencephaly sequence
- Lissencephaly with cerebellar hypoplasia
- X-linked lissencephaly with abnormal genitalia
- Congenital Brain Reduction Defects
- Underdeveloped Brain Regions
- Brain Size Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q043: Other reduction deformities of brain
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89312: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 2
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Desanto perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Desanto 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. Desanto's office.
Does Dr. Desanto accept my insurance?
Dr. Desanto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 355-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desanto accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Desanto in Indianapolis, IN 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Indiana University Health
Medicare
State of Indiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desanto's office located?
Dr. John Desanto's Primary Practice
10122 E 10th St Ste 220
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317) 355-2200
What is Dr. Desanto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desanto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679596712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desanto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desanto
What is Dr. John Desanto's specialty?
Dr. Desanto is a Internist near Indianapolis, IN.
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. Desanto to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Desanto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desanto is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Community Hospital East. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 John Desanto accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. John Desanto is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Desanto offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desanto's office at (317) 355-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Desanto?
Please contact Dr. Desanto's office at (317) 355-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Desanto have?
Dr. John Desanto is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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