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Dr. Desmond Carson, MD

San Pablo, CA

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    Who is Dr. Carson, Family Medicine Specialist in San Pablo, CA?

    Dr. Desmond Carson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Pablo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Carson completed his residency at Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Carson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carson’s office at (707) 554-4444.

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

    • Residency: Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Emergency Medicine

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Med Colleg Of Wisconsin

    What languages does Dr. Carson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Carson treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carson 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. Carson. 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:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Carson perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Desmond Carson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Carson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 554-4444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carson accept in San Pablo, CA?

    Dr. Carson in San Pablo, 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

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Carson's office located?

    Dr. Desmond Carson's Primary Practice

    2023 Vale Rd Ste 107

    San Pablo, CA 94806

    (707) 554-4444

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    Dr. Desmond Carson's Practice 2

    300 Hospital Dr

    Vallejo, CA 94589

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    Dr. Desmond Carson's Practice 3

    2031 6th St

    Berkeley, CA 94710

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

    Dr. Carson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912934464.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carson?

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

    What is Dr. Desmond Carson's specialty?

    Dr. Carson is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Pablo, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Carson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Desmond Carson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Carson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Desmond Carson accepting new patients in San Pablo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Desmond Carson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Desmond Carson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carson's office at (707) 554-4444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Desmond Carson?

    Please contact Dr. Carson's office at (707) 554-4444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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