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Dr. Joseph Defoto, MD

West Hollywood, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Defoto, Family Medicine Specialist in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Defoto, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Defoto graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at South Nassau Comm Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Defoto is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defoto’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defoto’s office at (310) 550-1010.

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

    • Residency: South Nassau Comm Hosp, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Saint George`s University / School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Defoto board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Defoto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Defoto speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Defoto treat?

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

    • Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
    • Exposure to HIV
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • HIV
    • Contact with STD
    • Suspected STI exposure
    • Sexual disease contact
    • HIV contact
    • Suspected HIV exposure
    • Human immunodeficiency virus exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
    • Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter
    • PrEP for HIV
    • HIV Prevention Medication
    • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization
    • Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    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:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    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

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Defoto may include:

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

    Does Dr. Defoto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Defoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 550-1010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Defoto accept in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Defoto in West Hollywood, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Defoto's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Defoto's Primary Practice

    9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste 812

    West Hollywood, CA 90069

    (310) 550-1010

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

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    Diagnosis

    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Joseph Defoto an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Defoto has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Defoto, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Defoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033149711.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defoto?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Defoto's specialty?

    Dr. Defoto is a Family Medicine Specialist near West Hollywood, 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. Defoto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Defoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Defoto is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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 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 Joseph Defoto accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Defoto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Defoto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Defoto's office at (310) 550-1010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Defoto?

    Please contact Dr. Defoto's office at (310) 550-1010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Defoto have?

    Dr. Joseph Defoto is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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