26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Arretz, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Desiree Arretz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Arretz graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Arretz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arretz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arretz’s office at (415) 641-6996.
Where did Dr. Arretz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Ca Davis Med Center | University of California College of Medicine | University of California (Davis) Program
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Arretz board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Desiree Arretz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Arretz speak?
Dr. Arretz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Arretz treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Arretz 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. Arretz. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Infectious Disease Exposure
- Infectious Disease
- Communicable Disease Contact
- Suspected Infection Exposure
- Contagious Disease Exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z209: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to unspecified communicable disease
Which procedures does Dr. Arretz perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Desiree Arretz 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. Arretz's office.
Does Dr. Arretz accept my insurance?
Dr. Arretz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 641-6996 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arretz accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Arretz in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other PACE
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
San Francisco Health Plan
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Arretz's office located?
Dr. Desiree Arretz's Primary Practice
1580 Valencia St Ste 506
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 641-6996
What is Dr. Arretz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arretz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760409197.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arretz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arretz
What is Dr. Desiree Arretz's specialty?
Dr. Arretz is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.
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. Arretz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Desiree Arretz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arretz is affiliated with Eden Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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
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Is Desiree Arretz accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Desiree Arretz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Desiree Arretz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arretz's office at (415) 641-6996 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Desiree Arretz?
Please contact Dr. Arretz's office at (415) 641-6996 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Desiree Arretz have?
Dr. Desiree Arretz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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