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Dr. Helen Pensanti, MD
Sacramento, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Pensanti, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Helen Pensanti, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pensanti graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina. Dr. Pensanti is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pensanti’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pensanti’s office at (916) 677-0008.
Where did Dr. Pensanti go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina
What languages does Dr. Pensanti speak?
Dr. Pensanti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pensanti treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Pensanti 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. Pensanti. 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:
- 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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- Z6833: Body mass index [BMI] 33.0-33.9, adult
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
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:
- Low Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Body Weight
- Underweight BMI
- Low BMI in adults
- BMI below 19.9
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z681: Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Which procedures does Dr. Pensanti perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Helen Pensanti may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pensanti's office.
Does Dr. Pensanti accept my insurance?
Dr. Pensanti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 677-0008 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pensanti accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Pensanti in Sacramento, 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
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Department of Veterans Affairs
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pensanti's office located?
Dr. Helen Pensanti's Primary Practice
5350 Madison Ave
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 677-0008
What is Dr. Pensanti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pensanti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659707586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pensanti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pensanti
What is Dr. Helen Pensanti's specialty?
Dr. Pensanti is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Sacramento, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Pensanti to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Helen Pensanti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pensanti is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Helen Pensanti accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Helen Pensanti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Helen Pensanti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pensanti's office at (916) 677-0008 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Helen Pensanti?
Please contact Dr. Pensanti's office at (916) 677-0008 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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