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Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

National City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. D'souza, Family Medicine Specialist in National City, CA?

    Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in National City, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. D'souza graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. D'souza is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. D'souza’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. D'souza’s office at (760) 753-7842.

    Where did Dr. D'souza go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

    What languages does Dr. D'souza speak?

    Dr. D'souza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. D'souza typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. D'souza 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. D'souza. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
    • Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult

    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:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. D'souza typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza may include:

    Please contact Dr. D'souza's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. D'souza accept my insurance?

    Dr. D'souza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 753-7842 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. D'souza accept in National City, CA?

    Dr. D'souza in National City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Scripps Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. D'souza's office located?

    Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza's Primary Practice

    22 W 35th St Ste 101

    National City, CA 91950

    (760) 753-7842

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    Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza's Practice 2

    1130 2nd St

    Encinitas, CA 92024

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    What is Dr. D'souza's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. D'souza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932343746.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. D'souza?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. D'souza

    What is Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza's specialty?

    Dr. D'souza is a Family Medicine Specialist near National City, 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 Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. D'souza is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza accepting new patients in National City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. D'souza's office at (760) 753-7842 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ma Lydia D'souza?

    Please contact Dr. D'souza's office at (760) 753-7842 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. D'souza's office located?

    Dr. D'souza's offices are located in National City, CA and Encinitas, CA.