33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pelayo, Internist in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Jose Pelayo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pelayo graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Baja California and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pelayo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pelayo’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pelayo’s office at (858) 499-2600.
Where did Dr. Pelayo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Kaiser Permanente Med Center | Kaiser Permanente | Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Auto De Baja California- Esc De Med- Tijuana- Baja Calif Norte | Universidad Autonoma De Baja California | Universidad Autonoma De Baja California | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Pelayo board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Pelayo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pelayo speak?
Dr. Pelayo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pelayo treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Pelayo 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. Pelayo. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pelayo perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jose Pelayo 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. Pelayo's office.
Does Dr. Pelayo accept my insurance?
Dr. Pelayo 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. Pelayo accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Pelayo in Chula Vista, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pelayo's office located?
Dr. Jose Pelayo's Primary Practice
1400 E Palomar St
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(858) 499-2600
What is Dr. Pelayo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pelayo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376556357.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pelayo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pelayo
What is Dr. Jose Pelayo's specialty?
Dr. Pelayo 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. Pelayo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jose Pelayo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pelayo is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Jose Pelayo accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jose Pelayo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Pelayo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pelayo's office at (858) 499-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Pelayo?
Please contact Dr. Pelayo's office at (858) 499-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Pelayo have?
Dr. Jose Pelayo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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