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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deshpande, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kavita Deshpande, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Deshpande is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deshpande’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deshpande’s office.
What languages does Dr. Deshpande speak?
Dr. Deshpande and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deshpande typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Deshpande 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. Deshpande. 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deshpande typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kavita Deshpande may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Deshpande's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Deshpande accept my insurance?
Dr. Deshpande 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. Deshpande accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Deshpande in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Medicare
Molina
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Deshpande's office located?
What is Dr. Deshpande's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deshpande's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467715748.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deshpande?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deshpande
What is Dr. Kavita Deshpande's specialty?
Dr. Deshpande is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Kavita Deshpande affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Deshpande is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kavita Deshpande accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kavita Deshpande is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kavita Deshpande offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Deshpande's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kavita Deshpande?
Please contact Dr. Deshpande's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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