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Dr. Jose Vega, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vega, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Jose Vega, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vega is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vega’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vega’s office at (314) 362-1934.

    What languages does Dr. Vega speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vega typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vega 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. Vega. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vega typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Vega may include:

    Please contact Dr. Vega's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Vega accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-1934 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vega accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Vega in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vega's office located?

    Dr. Jose Vega's Primary Practice

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (314) 362-1934

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    Dr. Jose Vega's Practice 2

    360 Rush Dr

    San Marcos, CA 92078

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

    Dr. Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184890444.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vega?

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

    What is Dr. Jose Vega's specialty?

    Dr. Vega is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Jose Vega affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vega is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Tri-City Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Jose Vega accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Vega is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Vega offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vega's office at (314) 362-1934 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Vega?

    Please contact Dr. Vega's office at (314) 362-1934 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vega's office located?

    Dr. Vega's offices are located in San Diego, CA and San Marcos, CA.