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Dr. Margaret Desler, MD

Dr. Margaret Desler, MD

Richmond, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desler, Pediatrician in Richmond, CA?

    Dr. Margaret Desler, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Richmond, CA. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Desler graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Pediatrics. Dr. Desler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desler’s office at (510) 307-1500.

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

    • Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Desler board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Margaret Desler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Desler speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Desler treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Desler 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. Desler. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • General Health Screening
    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Medical Exam for Other Specific Reasons
    • Health Screening
    • Specific Reason Medical Check-up
    • Observation for Specific Concerns
    • Targeted Health Evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0489: Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Health Concerns
    • Health Anxiety
    • Somatic Symptoms
    • Undiagnosed Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z711: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made

    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

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Which procedures does Dr. Desler perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Margaret Desler may include:

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

    Does Dr. Desler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 307-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desler accept in Richmond, CA?

    Dr. Desler in Richmond, 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Desler's office located?

    Dr. Margaret Desler's Primary Practice

    901 Nevin Ave

    Richmond, CA 94801

    (510) 307-1500

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

    Dr. Desler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407931173.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desler?

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

    What is Dr. Margaret Desler's specialty?

    Dr. Desler is a Pediatrician near Richmond, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Desler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Margaret Desler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desler is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Margaret Desler accepting new patients in Richmond, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Margaret Desler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Margaret Desler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desler's office at (510) 307-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Margaret Desler?

    Please contact Dr. Desler's office at (510) 307-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Margaret Desler have?

    Dr. Margaret Desler is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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