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Who is Dr. Desmond, Pediatrician in Elk Grove, CA?
Dr. Lesley Desmond, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Elk Grove, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Desmond is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desmond’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desmond’s office at (916) 734-7777.
What languages does Dr. Desmond speak?
Dr. Desmond and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Desmond treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Desmond 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. Desmond. 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attack
- Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Infantile Eczema
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Baby eczema
- Childhood atopic dermatitis
- Infant skin rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2083: Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczema
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Desmond perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Lesley Desmond may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desmond's office.
Does Dr. Desmond accept my insurance?
Dr. Desmond accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-7777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desmond accept in Elk Grove, CA?
Dr. Desmond in Elk Grove, 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
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desmond's office located?
Dr. Lesley Desmond's Primary Practice
9390 Big Horn Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 734-7777
What is Dr. Desmond's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desmond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487113726.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desmond?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desmond
What is Dr. Lesley Desmond's specialty?
Dr. Desmond is a Pediatrician near Elk Grove, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Desmond to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lesley Desmond affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desmond is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uc Davis Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Lesley Desmond accepting new patients in Elk Grove, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lesley Desmond is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lesley Desmond offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desmond's office at (916) 734-7777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lesley Desmond?
Please contact Dr. Desmond's office at (916) 734-7777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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