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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brace, Internist in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Elion Brace, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brace is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brace’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brace’s office at (619) 691-1990.
Is Dr. Brace board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elion Brace, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Brace speak?
Dr. Brace and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Brace treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Brace 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. Brace. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Brace perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elion Brace may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brace's office.
Does Dr. Brace accept my insurance?
Dr. Brace accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 691-1990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brace accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Brace in Chula Vista, 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 Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brace's office located?
Dr. Elion Brace's Primary Practice
751 Medical Center Ct
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 691-1990
What is Dr. Brace's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brace's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184890782.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brace?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brace
What is Dr. Elion Brace's specialty?
Dr. Brace is a Internist near Chula Vista, 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. Brace to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elion Brace affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brace is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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?
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Is Elion Brace accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elion Brace is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elion Brace offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brace's office at (619) 691-1990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elion Brace?
Please contact Dr. Brace's office at (619) 691-1990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elion Brace have?
Dr. Elion Brace is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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