Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desimone, Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA?
What languages does Dr. Desimone speak?
Dr. Desimone and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Desimone typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Desimone 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. Desimone. 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:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Partial Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Bowel Blockage
- Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56690: Other partial intestinal obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Desimone typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Desimone 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. Desimone. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy with Colostomy (Hartmann)
- Hartmann's Procedure
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Keyhole Colectomy with Colostomy
CPT Codes:
- 44206: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with end colostomy and closure of distal segment (Hartmann type procedure)
Does Dr. Desimone accept my insurance?
Dr. Desimone accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 376-0076 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desimone accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Desimone in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
University of California
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Where is Dr. Desimone's office located?
Dr. Christopher Desimone's Primary Practice
2911 Chanticleer Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(805) 376-0076
What hospitals are Dr. Desimone affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Desimone has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Desimone's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desimone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942620067.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desimone?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desimone