Who is Dr. Descartes, Clinical Geneticist in Fort Myers, FL?
Where did Dr. Descartes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: San Juan Municipal Hospital
Is Dr. Descartes board certified as a Clinical Geneticist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Descartes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics since 1996, American Board of Pediatrics since 1999
What languages does Dr. Descartes speak?
Dr. Descartes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Descartes typically treat?
As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Descartes 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. Descartes. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Cancer
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
- Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
- Family history of GI cancer
- Hereditary digestive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
- Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Descartes typically perform?
As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Descartes may include:
- Biochemical Genetics Consultation
- Biochemical Genetics Follow Up
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Genetic Testing
- Metabolic Assessment and Management
Please contact Dr. Descartes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Descartes accept my insurance?
Dr. Descartes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Descartes accept in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Descartes in Fort Myers, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Where is Dr. Descartes' office located?
Dr. Maria Descartes' Primary Practice
16230 Summerlin Rd Ste 215
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(205) 934-6600
What hospitals are Dr. Descartes affiliated with?
Dr. Descartes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Descartes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Descartes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841233988.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Descartes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Descartes