MD
47 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desa, Specialist in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Margaret Desa, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA. She has been practicing for over 47 years. Dr. Desa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desa’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desa’s office at (714) 480-0044.
What languages does Dr. Desa speak?
Dr. Desa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Desa treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Desa 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. Desa. 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:
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Psychological Assessment
- Mental Wellness Check
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Does Dr. Desa accept my insurance?
Dr. Desa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 480-0044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desa accept in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Desa in Santa Ana, 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
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
HealthSmart
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Desa's office located?
Dr. Margaret Desa's Primary Practice
1125 E 17th St Ste N351
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 480-0044
What is Dr. Desa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144247990.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desa
What is Dr. Margaret Desa's specialty?
Dr. Desa is a Specialist near Santa Ana, CA. Contact Dr. Desa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Margaret Desa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desa is affiliated with UCI 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Margaret Desa accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Margaret Desa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Margaret Desa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desa's office at (714) 480-0044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Margaret Desa?
Please contact Dr. Desa's office at (714) 480-0044 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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