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Who is Dr. Desmond, Family Medicine Specialist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Brian Desmond, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Desmond is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desmond’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desmond’s office at (510) 752-1000.
What languages does Dr. Desmond speak?
Dr. Desmond and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Desmond treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Which procedures does Dr. Desmond perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Desmond may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
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 (510) 752-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desmond accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Desmond in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
CenCal Health
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Desmond's office located?
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 1659876878.
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. Brian Desmond's specialty?
Dr. Desmond is a Family Medicine Specialist near Berkeley, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Desmond to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian 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: Kaiser Permanente - Oakland 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Brian Desmond accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Desmond is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Desmond offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desmond's office at (510) 752-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Desmond?
Please contact Dr. Desmond's office at (510) 752-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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