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Dr. Scott Malkin, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Malkin, Internist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Scott Malkin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Malkin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malkin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malkin’s office at (617) 665-1000.

    Is Dr. Malkin board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Malkin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Malkin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Malkin treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Malkin 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. Malkin. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Which procedures does Dr. Malkin perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Scott Malkin may include:

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

    Does Dr. Malkin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Malkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 665-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Malkin 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Contra Costa

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Malkin's office located?

    Dr. Scott Malkin's Primary Practice

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (617) 665-1000

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    Dr. Scott Malkin's Practice 2

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

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    Dr. Scott Malkin's Practice 3

    1493 Cambridge St

    Cambridge, MA 02139

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

    Dr. Malkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104090323.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malkin?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Malkin's specialty?

    Dr. Malkin is a Internist near San Diego, 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. Malkin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Malkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Malkin is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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

    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 Scott Malkin accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Malkin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Malkin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Malkin's office at (617) 665-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Malkin?

    Please contact Dr. Malkin's office at (617) 665-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Malkin have?

    Dr. Scott Malkin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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