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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 2 additional practice locations. 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 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Stewart typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Stewart typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Victor Stewart may include:
Please contact Dr. Stewart's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Stewart's office located?
Dr. Victor Stewart's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 455-9100
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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Victor Stewart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stewart is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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