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Dr. Brian Desmond, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Berkeley, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desmond typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desmond typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Desmond may include:

    Please contact Dr. Desmond's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Desmond's office located?

    Dr. Brian Desmond's Primary Practice

    2621 10th St

    Berkeley, CA 94710

    (510) 752-1000

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    What is Dr. Desmond's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Brian Desmond affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desmond is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Brian Desmond?

    Please contact Dr. Desmond's office at (510) 752-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Desmond's office located?

    Dr. Desmond's office is located in Berkeley, CA.