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Dr. Gary Levinson, MD

Dr. Gary Levinson, MD

La Jolla, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Levinson, Internist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Gary Levinson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Levinson completed his residency at Scripps Mercy Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Levinson is fluent in English and Afrikaans, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Levinson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Levinson’s office at (858) 499-2600.

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

    • Residency: Scripps Mercy Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa

    Is Dr. Levinson board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Levinson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Levinson speak?

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

    • Afrikaans

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Levinson treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Levinson 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. Levinson. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Which procedures does Dr. Levinson perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gary Levinson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Levinson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Levinson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 499-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AMA Insurance Services

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Scripps Health

    • United American / Torchmark

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Levinson's office located?

    Dr. Gary Levinson's Primary Practice

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 560

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 499-2600

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    Dr. Gary Levinson's Practice 2

    2020 Genesee Ave

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. Gary Levinson's Practice 3

    12710 Carmel Country Rd

    San Diego, CA 92130

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

    Dr. Levinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255399523.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Levinson?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Levinson's specialty?

    Dr. Levinson is a Internist near La Jolla, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Levinson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gary Levinson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Levinson is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Gary Levinson accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Levinson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Levinson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Levinson's office at (858) 499-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Levinson?

    Please contact Dr. Levinson's office at (858) 499-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Levinson have?

    Dr. Gary Levinson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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