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Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD

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(Dr. Douglas Louis Prisco, MD.)

(1054 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: empyema, foreign bodies, beryllium disease, and more.

11333 Sepulveda Boulevard Floor 3
Mission Hills, CA 91345

(818) 365-9531

Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD is a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and sleep medicine. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD is affiliated with Providence, Keck Medicine of USC and Facey Medical Group.

Office Locations

11333 Sepulveda Boulevard Floor 3
Mission Hills, CA 91345

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1520 San Pablo Street Department of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA 90033

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Some issues Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD can help you with:

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Lung Transplant

Patients who have very severe lung disease may need a lung transplant. The diseased lung is entirely removed and replaced with a healthy lung, usually donated by a person who died. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted.

Contrary to popular belief, lung transplant is rarely used to treat lung cancer. It is a more common treatment for patients with other advanced lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung transplant is a serious operation and is generally used as a last resort for patients who have only a short time to live without surgery.

During a transplant, an incision is made on the side of the chest (for a single lung) or in the middle (for both lungs). Patients may be hooked up to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will do the work of moving blood and oxygen through the body during the procedure. After the diseased lung is cut away from the main airway and blood vessels, the donor lung is stitched into place. Surgery may take as long as twelve hours, and a hospital stay of two to three weeks after surgery is not uncommon. For the first hours or day after surgery, patients use a ventilator, or a machine to help them breathe. Tubes will be inserted into the chest to help drain excess air and fluid. During recovery, physical therapy and breathing exercises are used to help the new lung work as well as possible.

Lung capacity is carefully monitored for several months after surgery. Patients who have had a transplant will also have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These drugs stop the body's immune system from attacking the new lung. The main risks after a transplant are infection and rejection (when the immune system attacks the 'foreign' lung). A healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a diet high in vegetables and lean protein, not smoking, and getting enough exercise, is important to keeping the lungs functioning as well as possible. With proper care, many patients can live ten or even twenty years after a lung transplant.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“While motion detectors can monitor sleep patterns, Dream:On's methodology is not ideal, and Dr. Douglas Prisco, director of sleep medicine at USC, calls its accuracy "iffy."”—"App promises to direct dreams", Los Angeles Times, June 2012

“"Sleeplessness has become an epidemic in the United States," said Dr. Douglas Prisco, director of sleep medicine at Keck Hospital of the University of Southern California.”—"To wake up fully rested, practice good 'sleep hygiene'", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, April 2012

“"Sleeplessness has become an epidemic in the United States," says Dr. Douglas Prisco, director of sleep medicine at Keck Hospital of the University of Southern California.”—"Are you practicing good 'sleep hygiene'?", Mercury News, March 2012

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	32
doctor visit	83
hospital care	218
inpatient care	218
sleep study	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
hospital care	299
inpatient care	299

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	15
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
pulmonary testing	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	14
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	319
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	48
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	372
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216
pulmonary testing	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	31
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	57
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	414
hospital care	278
inpatient care	278
pulmonary testing	54
thoracic (chest) imaging	24
X-rays	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	30
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	38
doctor visit	438
hospital care	270
inpatient care	270
pulmonary testing	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	34
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	343
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
pulmonary testing	73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	18
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	29
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
doctor visit	285
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	28
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	319
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	23
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	395
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
pulmonary testing	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	389
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
pulmonary testing	48

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	26
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	395
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145
pulmonary testing	74

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	23
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and pulmonary testing.

airway management	32
blood draw	28
doctor visit	324
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181
pulmonary testing	53
sleep study	64
thoracic (chest) imaging	24
X-rays	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	99
Hispanic	44
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	22
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	23
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	16
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Danbury Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Danbury Hospital (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Keck Medicine of USC

Facey Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, Interplan PPO, US Family Health Plan, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, CoventryFirst Health PPO and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

Interplan PPO

US Family Health Plan

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 1054 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mission Hills, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-05

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Prisco is an excellent doctor. He takes the time to listen to all my health concerns and always ensures proper follow-up to make sure everything is going well. During my recent visit, Dr. Prisco advised me to see an ENT specialist due to a throat issue. Venice, one of his medical assistants, went above and beyond by walking to the other side of the office-where the ENT is located-to personally request and schedule my appointment. I truly appreciate the extra effort. Thank you, Dr. Prisco and Venice, for your outstanding care and service.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The transporters at Mission Hills clinic did a wonderful job moving my Mom into a wheelchair when I arrived and waited with her until I parked the car. What a wonderful service to provide patients/families that really need that extra assistance. Dr. Prisco and his MA partnered together to ensure the visit was comprehensive and wait times were minimal. Follow up appointment scheduled in the exam room and chest x-ray ordered to be done prior to next visit. My mother was very happy with her first specialty visit at Facey!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I appreciate Dr. Prisco. He is genuinely concerned with my health and answers all my questions thoroughly. He explains everything In a way I can understand. He is approachable and does not discount my concerns, as some of the other doctors have in the past. He takes his time with me and doesn't rush me out the door. I feel that I am in good hands with Dr. Prisco.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Prisco has always taken such good care of me. From the moment I fist met him, to him explaining when I had to be admitted to hospital and every visit after, he is clear and concise, easy to talk with and has that ability to put one at ease. He is one of the very best doctors I've ever had. Also his nursing staff are ready and patient. They are all exceptional

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Prisco makes me feel very secure about my treatment from him, he is a great listener and I have complete faith in all he says and does for my condition. I think he is a great doctor, very easy to talk to and has a great bedside manner. I would recommend him to any of my friends. Thanks for having a great doctor like Dr. Prisco at Facey.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I am thankful for dr Prisco even when I gave up on myself he was an advocate for me and help me see how I could improve my life thanks to him I found out my issue I thought was allergies was actually autoimmune and they found I have MS . He did all he could to help me and I will always be greatf he also has my asthma under control .

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Prisco was very knowledgeable and provided an ease of experience during the visit. He was not intimidating and welcomed every question with patience and complete understanding of the condition. I even told my husband about him after the appointment and he agreed that he is very friendly being his sleep disorder doctor as well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Prisco is always prepared by knowing my condition as well as all of the meds I am taking. He always comes in with a smile and he makes me feel like I am an important patient. He takes his time with me a d always asks whether I have any questions. He is a terrific example of what an excellent Facey physician should be like.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-04-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have been a patient of Dr. Prisco for about 10 years. I highly respect and trust him. On my last visit, my condition warranted and x-ray. He had me go to the X-ray lab when I left his office, then return to his office after the X-rays were taken so he could look at the X-rays the same day. I appreciated this very much.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He is a excellent Dr. Always taking the time to check my lungs on how they sound he's concern on how I've I ben feeling how I'm doing ask if I need refills on any thing excellent doctor care and about his patient wouldn't change him for anything again even his nurse is very attentive with his patient have no complaints

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,733 ION $3,000	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,733
Novo Nordisk Inc	$772 Victoza $150	NovoLog $119	Tresiba $118	Levemir $39	Xultophy 100/3.6 $23	Other $322
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$592 NUCALA $308	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $155	INCRUSE $71	BREO $22	SHINGRIX $21	Other $14
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$322 Yupelri $266	$56
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$289 Endoscopy Products $289
Other	$1,842 ACTHAR $250	SYMBICORT $190	ELIQUIS $189	GARDASIL9 $120	BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $112	Other $982

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,515
Food and Beverage	$3,419
Travel and Lodging	$615

Research Payments

Dr. Douglas L. Prisco, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $22,108.

Biography

Dr. Douglas Prisco's areas of specialization are adult critical care and adult pulmonology; he sees patients in Mission Hills, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Before performing his residency at Danbury Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital Center, Dr. Prisco attended American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. His clinical interests include airway obstruction, paralysis, and tracheal stenosis. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He takes Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Prisco has received the following distinction: Southern California Rising Stars. He is professionally affiliated with Providence and Keck Medicine of USC. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Mission Hills, CA.