Dr. Michelle De Santo, DO
Alhambra, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. De Santo, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Alhambra, CA?
Dr. Michelle De Santo, DO is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Alhambra, CA. Dr. De Santo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De Santo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De Santo’s office at (209) 476-2000.
What languages does Dr. De Santo speak?
Dr. De Santo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. De Santo typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. De Santo 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. De Santo. 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 here.
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. De Santo typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. De Santo performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. De Santo. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. De Santo accept my insurance?
Dr. De Santo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 476-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. De Santo accept in Alhambra, CA?
Dr. De Santo in Alhambra, 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
Cigna Group
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. De Santo's office located?
Dr. Michelle De Santo's Primary Practice
1001 S Garfield Ave
Alhambra, CA 91801
(209) 476-2000
What is Dr. De Santo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. De Santo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104194299.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De Santo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. De Santo
What is Dr. Michelle De Santo's specialty?
Dr. De Santo is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Alhambra, CA.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Michelle De Santo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. De Santo is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michelle De Santo accepting new patients in Alhambra, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle De Santo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle De Santo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. De Santo's office at (209) 476-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle De Santo?
Please contact Dr. De Santo's office at (209) 476-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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