40 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Silva, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Silva typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Silva typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Silva's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
AllCare Health
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Silva affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Silva has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Silva's NPI number?A 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?
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.