Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Morris, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sheldon Morris, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Morris graduated from Primary Care Physician. Dr. Morris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morris’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morris’s office at (619) 543-8080.
Where did Dr. Morris go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts | UC San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco | Primary Care Physician | Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health | The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Is Dr. Morris board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sheldon Morris, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine since 1995, American Board of Preventative Medicine since 2007
What languages does Dr. Morris speak?
Dr. Morris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Morris typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Morris 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. Morris. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Lack of Physical Activity
- Healthy Eating & Physical Activity for Life
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Physical inactivity
- Insufficient exercise
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z723: Lack of physical exercise
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Morris typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheldon Morris may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Morris' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Morris accept my insurance?
Dr. Morris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-8080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Morris accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Morris 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Other Provider Networks
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Morris' office located?
What is Dr. Morris's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Morris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750548293.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morris?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morris
What is Dr. Sheldon Morris's specialty?
Dr. Morris is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Sheldon Morris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Morris is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Rutland Regional 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sheldon Morris accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sheldon Morris is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheldon Morris offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Morris's office at (619) 543-8080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheldon Morris?
Please contact Dr. Morris's office at (619) 543-8080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sheldon Morris have?
Dr. Sheldon Morris is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Preventative Medicine.
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