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Dr. Wali Danesh, MD

Folsom, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Danesh, Internist in Folsom, CA?

    Dr. Wali Danesh, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Folsom, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Danesh graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program. Dr. Danesh is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Danesh’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Danesh’s office at (916) 984-6100.

    Where did Dr. Danesh go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Danesh speak?

    Dr. Danesh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Danesh treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Danesh 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. Danesh. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Infectious Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold
    • Bronchial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Tendon and Synovial Disorder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Shoulder Tendinopathy
    • Right Shoulder Synovitis
    • Right Shoulder Joint Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67911: Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Which procedures does Dr. Danesh perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Wali Danesh may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Danesh's office.

    Does Dr. Danesh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Danesh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 984-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Danesh accept in Folsom, CA?

    Dr. Danesh in Folsom, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Danesh's office located?

    Dr. Wali Danesh's Primary Practice

    1611 Creekside Dr Ste 104

    Folsom, CA 95630

    (916) 984-6100

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    Dr. Wali Danesh's Practice 2

    3860 El Dorado Hills Blvd Ste 601

    El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

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    What is Dr. Danesh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Danesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598789463.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Danesh?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Danesh

    What is Dr. Wali Danesh's specialty?

    Dr. Danesh is a Internist near Folsom, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Danesh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Wali Danesh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Danesh is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Folsom which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Wali Danesh accepting new patients in Folsom, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Wali Danesh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wali Danesh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Danesh's office at (916) 984-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wali Danesh?

    Please contact Dr. Danesh's office at (916) 984-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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