Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Plesa, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Monica Plesa, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Plesa graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University and completed her residency at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Plesa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plesa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plesa’s office at (310) 319-4700.
Where did Dr. Plesa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
Is Dr. Plesa board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Monica Plesa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine since 2012
What languages does Dr. Plesa speak?
Dr. Plesa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Plesa typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Plesa 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. Plesa. 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 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:
- 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:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Plesa typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Plesa 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. Plesa. 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Cervix Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 57455: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix
Does Dr. Plesa accept my insurance?
Dr. Plesa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 319-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Plesa accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Plesa in Santa Monica, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Plesa's office located?
Dr. Monica Plesa's Primary Practice
1920 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 319-4700
What is Dr. Plesa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plesa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851525091.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plesa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plesa
What is Dr. Monica Plesa's specialty?
Dr. Plesa is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, 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. Monica Plesa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Plesa is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center 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 Monica Plesa accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Monica Plesa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monica Plesa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Plesa's office at (310) 319-4700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monica Plesa?
Please contact Dr. Plesa's office at (310) 319-4700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Monica Plesa have?
Dr. Monica Plesa is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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