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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desio, Pediatrician in Framingham, MA?
Dr. Karen Desio, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Framingham, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Desio completed her residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatrics. Dr. Desio is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desio’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desio’s office.
Where did Dr. Desio go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatrics
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny
Is Dr. Desio board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Karen Desio, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Desio speak?
Dr. Desio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Desio typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Desio 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. Desio. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Desio typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Desio may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Desio's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desio accept my insurance?
Dr. Desio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desio accept in Framingham, MA?
Dr. Desio in Framingham, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
Medicaid
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desio's office located?
What is Dr. Desio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174588636.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desio
What is Dr. Karen Desio's specialty?
Dr. Desio is a Pediatrician near Framingham, MA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Karen Desio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desio is affiliated with Metrowest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Emerson Health 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Karen Desio accepting new patients in Framingham, MA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Desio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Desio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desio's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Desio?
Please contact Dr. Desio's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Desio have?
Dr. Karen Desio is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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85 Lincoln St Ste 307
Framingham, MA 01702