CD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Descallar, Internist in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Cristine Descallar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA. Dr. Descallar is fluent in English, Cebuano, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Descallar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Descallar’s office at (209) 735-5000.
What languages does Dr. Descallar speak?
Dr. Descallar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Cebuano
English
Tagalog
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Descallar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Descallar 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. Descallar. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Descallar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Cristine Descallar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Descallar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Descallar accept my insurance?
Dr. Descallar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 735-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Descallar accept in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Descallar in Modesto, 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 Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Descallar's office located?
What is Dr. Descallar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Descallar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780097675.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Descallar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Descallar
What is Dr. Cristine Descallar's specialty?
Dr. Descallar is a Internist near Modesto, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Cristine Descallar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Descallar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, Kaiser Permanente Fresno 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Cristine Descallar accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cristine Descallar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristine Descallar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Descallar's office at (209) 735-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristine Descallar?
Please contact Dr. Descallar's office at (209) 735-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Internist Near Modesto, CA
MK
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Michael Kwong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA.
Modesto, CA
HY
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Howard Young, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Stockton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified.
Stockton, CA
WN
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. William Ng, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA. He is board certified.
Modesto, CA