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Dr. Jennifer Poast, DO

San Ysidro, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Poast, Internist in San Ysidro, CA?

    Dr. Jennifer Poast, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Ysidro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Poast completed her residency at Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Poast is fluent in English, Lao, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poast’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poast’s office at (619) 428-4463.

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

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine | Cook County Hospital

    Is Dr. Poast board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Poast, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Poast speak?

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

    • English

    • Lao

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Poast treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Poast 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. Poast. 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:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    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:

    • 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:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
    • Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    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:

    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    Which procedures does Dr. Poast perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jennifer Poast may include:

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

    Does Dr. Poast accept my insurance?

    Dr. Poast accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 428-4463 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Poast accept in San Ysidro, CA?

    Dr. Poast in San Ysidro, 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

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

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    Where is Dr. Poast's office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Poast's Primary Practice

    4050 Beyer Blvd

    San Ysidro, CA 92173

    (619) 428-4463

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    Dr. Jennifer Poast's Practice 2

    1275 30th St

    San Diego, CA 92154

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    Dr. Jennifer Poast's Practice 3

    4305 University Ave Ste 150

    San Diego, CA 92105

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

    Dr. Poast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164435681.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poast?

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

    What is Dr. Jennifer Poast's specialty?

    Dr. Poast is a Internist near San Ysidro, 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. Poast to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jennifer Poast affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Poast is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 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 Jennifer Poast accepting new patients in San Ysidro, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Poast is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Poast offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Poast's office at (619) 428-4463 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Poast?

    Please contact Dr. Poast's office at (619) 428-4463 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Poast have?

    Dr. Jennifer Poast is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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