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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Straface, Internist in Carmel, CA?
Dr. David Straface, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Carmel, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Straface completed his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Straface is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Straface’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Straface’s office.
Where did Dr. Straface go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Straface board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. David Straface, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Straface speak?
Dr. Straface and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Straface typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Straface 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. Straface. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Straface typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Straface 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. Straface's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Straface accept my insurance?
Dr. Straface 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. Straface accept in Carmel, CA?
Dr. Straface in Carmel, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Montage Health
Santa Cruz County
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Straface's office located?
What is Dr. Straface's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Straface's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922178847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Straface?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Straface
What is Dr. David Straface's specialty?
Dr. Straface is a Internist near Carmel, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. David Straface affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Straface is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Straface accepting new patients in Carmel, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Straface is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Straface offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Straface's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Straface?
Please contact Dr. Straface's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Straface have?
Dr. David Straface is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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275 The Crossroads Blvd Ste A
Carmel, CA 93923