Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desimone, Family Medicine Specialist in Katy, TX?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Desimone?
Dr. William Desimone, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Desimone empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care Sports Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Katy, TX community, Dr. Desimone is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Desimone speak?
Dr. Desimone and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
- Urdu
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desimone typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desimone typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. Desimone accept my insurance?
Dr. Desimone accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 398-7954 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desimone accept in Katy, TX?
Dr. Desimone in Katy, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Desimone's office located?
Dr. William Desimone's Primary Practice
21700 Kingsland Blvd Ste 201
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 398-7954
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 1831501949.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desimone?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desimone