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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desta, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Yeneneh Desta, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Desta is fluent in English, Amharic, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desta’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desta’s office at (229) 353-3400.
What languages does Dr. Desta speak?
Dr. Desta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Desta treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Desta 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. Desta. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Which procedures does Dr. Desta perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Yeneneh Desta may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desta's office.
Does Dr. Desta accept my insurance?
Dr. Desta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 353-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desta accept in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Desta in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Freedom Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desta's office located?
Dr. Yeneneh Desta's Primary Practice
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(229) 353-3400
What is Dr. Desta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447408562.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desta
What is Dr. Yeneneh Desta's specialty?
Dr. Desta is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lakeland, FL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Desta to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Yeneneh Desta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desta is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Yeneneh Desta accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?
Yes, Dr. Yeneneh Desta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yeneneh Desta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desta's office at (229) 353-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yeneneh Desta?
Please contact Dr. Desta's office at (229) 353-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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