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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cherry, Internist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Deborah Cherry, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Cherry completed her residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cherry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cherry’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cherry’s office at (805) 594-1240.
Where did Dr. Cherry go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Uc Irvine Med Center
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca
What languages does Dr. Cherry speak?
Dr. Cherry and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cherry typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Cherry 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. Cherry. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cherry typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Cherry performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cherry. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Cherry accept my insurance?
Dr. Cherry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 594-1240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cherry accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Cherry in San Luis Obispo, 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
Bankers
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cherry's office located?
Dr. Deborah Cherry's Primary Practice
805 Aerovista Pl
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 594-1240
What is Dr. Cherry's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cherry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063495356.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cherry?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cherry
What is Dr. Deborah Cherry's specialty?
Dr. Cherry is a Internist near San Luis Obispo, 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. Deborah Cherry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cherry is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional 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
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Is Deborah Cherry accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Cherry is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deborah Cherry offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cherry's office at (805) 594-1240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deborah Cherry?
Please contact Dr. Cherry's office at (805) 594-1240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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