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Dr. Curtis Desena, MD

Dr. Curtis Desena, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Charlotte, NC

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desena, Family Medicine Specialist in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. Curtis Desena, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Desena graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at Carolinas Med Ctr, Family Medicine. He is a member of the NC Academay of Family Physicians and American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Desena is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desena’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desena’s office at (704) 510-8000.

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

    • Residency: Carolinas Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Carolinas Medical Center | Carolinas Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville | University of Florida College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Desena board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Curtis Desena, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine , American Board of Family Medicine since 2008

    What languages does Dr. Desena speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desena typically treat?

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

    • 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 High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desena typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Desena may include:

    Please contact Dr. Desena's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Desena accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 510-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desena accept in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. Desena in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Desena's office located?

    Dr. Curtis Desena's Primary Practice

    10810 Mallard Creek Rd

    Charlotte, NC 28262

    (704) 510-8000

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    Dr. Curtis Desena's Practice 2

    201 McCullough Dr Ste 310

    Charlotte, NC 28262

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    NC Academay of Family Physicians

    Member

    American Academy of Family Physicians

    Member

    Awards

    Charlotte Magazine

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

    Dr. Desena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245293786.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desena?

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

    What is Dr. Curtis Desena's specialty?

    Dr. Desena is a Family Medicine Specialist near Charlotte, NC.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Curtis Desena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desena is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Atrium Health University City which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Curtis Desena accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Curtis Desena is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Curtis Desena offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desena's office at (704) 510-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Curtis Desena?

    Please contact Dr. Desena's office at (704) 510-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Desena's office located?

    Dr. Desena's office is located in Charlotte, NC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Curtis Desena have?

    Dr. Curtis Desena is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.