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Who is Dr. Ball, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Bruce Ball, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ball is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ball’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ball’s office at (760) 547-1000.
What languages does Dr. Ball speak?
Dr. Ball and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ball treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ball 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. Ball. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Left Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Left Middle Ear Infection
- Left Otitis Media
- Left Earache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
- H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hives
- Urticaria
- Welts
- Itchy rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L509: Urticaria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Viral Infection
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ball perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Bruce Ball may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ball's office.
Does Dr. Ball accept my insurance?
Dr. Ball accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 547-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ball accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ball in San Diego, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ball's office located?
What is Dr. Ball's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ball's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073141974.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ball?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ball
What is Dr. Bruce Ball's specialty?
Dr. Ball is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Ball to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bruce Ball affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ball is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Bruce Ball accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Ball is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Ball offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ball's office at (760) 547-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Ball?
Please contact Dr. Ball's office at (760) 547-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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