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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dekkers, Internist in Santa Paula, CA?
Dr. Robert Dekkers, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Paula, CA. Dr. Dekkers graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Dekkers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dekkers’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dekkers’s office at (805) 525-7131.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dekkers?
Dr. Robert Dekkers, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Dekkers empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Paula, CA community, Dr. Dekkers is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Dekkers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Pediatrics | White Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Dekkers speak?
Dr. Dekkers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dekkers typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dekkers 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. Dekkers. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dekkers typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Dekkers 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. Dekkers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dekkers accept my insurance?
Dr. Dekkers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 525-7131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dekkers accept in Santa Paula, CA?
Dr. Dekkers in Santa Paula, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
Ventura County Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Dekkers' office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert Dekkers?
Dr. Dekkers has appointments available at his Santa Paula, CA office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Dekkers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dekkers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821083171.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dekkers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dekkers
What is Dr. Robert Dekkers's specialty?
Dr. Dekkers is a Internist near Santa Paula, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Robert Dekkers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dekkers is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Dekkers accepting new patients in Santa Paula, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Dekkers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Dekkers offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dekkers, or call (805) 525-7131 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Dekkers?
Please contact Dr. Dekkers's office at (805) 525-7131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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