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Who is Dr. Desalvo, Internist in Chalfont, PA?
Dr. Jessica Desalvo, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chalfont, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Desalvo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desalvo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desalvo’s office at (267) 273-1196.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Desalvo?
Dr. Jessica Desalvo, DO 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. Desalvo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Asthma, Headache, Migraine, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Wellness Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chalfont/PA community, Dr. Desalvo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Desalvo speak?
Dr. Desalvo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Desalvo treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Desalvo 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. Desalvo. 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:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
- Atypical Anxiety
- Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Anxiety Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
- F418: Other specified anxiety disorders
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:
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- Birth Control Management (Unspecified)
- Birth Control
- General contraceptive care
- Family planning management
- Birth control services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z309: Encounter for contraceptive management, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Unsafe Sex Practices
- Sexual Risk Assessment
- STI Prevention Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Desalvo perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jessica Desalvo 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. Desalvo's office.
Does Dr. Desalvo accept my insurance?
Dr. Desalvo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (267) 273-1196 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desalvo accept in Chalfont, PA?
Dr. Desalvo in Chalfont, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicare
Other TPA
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Desalvo's office located?
Dr. Jessica Desalvo's Primary Practice
1100 Horizon Cir
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 273-1196
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jessica Desalvo?
Dr. Desalvo has appointments available at her Chalfont, PA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Desalvo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desalvo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780970442.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desalvo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desalvo
What is Dr. Jessica Desalvo's specialty?
Dr. Desalvo is a Internist near Chalfont, PA.
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. Desalvo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jessica Desalvo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desalvo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Jessica Desalvo accepting new patients in Chalfont, PA?
Yes, Dr. Jessica Desalvo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jessica Desalvo offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Desalvo, or call (267) 273-1196 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Jessica Desalvo?
Please contact Dr. Desalvo's office at (267) 273-1196 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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