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Dr. Victor Stewart, MD

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stewart, Hospitalist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Victor Stewart, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Stewart graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program. Dr. Stewart is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stewart’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stewart’s office at (858) 455-9100.

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

    • Residency: Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Rutgers

    What languages does Dr. Stewart speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Stewart treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Stewart 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. Stewart. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Which procedures does Dr. Stewart perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Victor Stewart may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Stewart's office.

    Does Dr. Stewart accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stewart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 455-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stewart accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Stewart in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • OptumRx

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Stewart's office located?

    Dr. Victor Stewart's Primary Practice

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd Fl 2

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 455-9100

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    Dr. Victor Stewart's Practice 2

    9898 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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

    Dr. Stewart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225096993.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stewart?

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

    What is Dr. Victor Stewart's specialty?

    Dr. Stewart is a Hospitalist near La Jolla, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Stewart to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Victor Stewart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stewart is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Victor Stewart accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Victor Stewart is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Victor Stewart offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stewart's office at (858) 455-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Victor Stewart?

    Please contact Dr. Stewart's office at (858) 455-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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