40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Silva, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Vasthi Silva, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. She has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Silva graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed her residency at White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Silva is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silva’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silva’s office at (323) 987-1362.
Where did Dr. Silva go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | White Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Silva board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vasthi Silva, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Silva speak?
Dr. Silva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Silva treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Silva 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. Silva. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced 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
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Which procedures does Dr. Silva perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vasthi Silva 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Silva's office.
Does Dr. Silva accept my insurance?
Dr. Silva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 987-1362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Silva accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Silva in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Silva's office located?
Dr. Vasthi Silva's Primary Practice
1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 987-1362
What is Dr. Silva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Silva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588687719.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silva
What is Dr. Vasthi Silva's specialty?
Dr. Silva is a Internist near Los Angeles, 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. Silva to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vasthi Silva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Silva is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial 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?
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Is Vasthi Silva accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vasthi Silva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vasthi Silva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Silva's office at (323) 987-1362 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vasthi Silva?
Please contact Dr. Silva's office at (323) 987-1362 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vasthi Silva have?
Dr. Vasthi Silva is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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