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Dr. Uri Guefen, MD
Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
La Jolla, CA
41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Guefen, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Uri Guefen, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Guefen graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Miami/Jackson Mem Mc, General Surgery Univ Miami Hosp & Cli, General Surgery. Dr. Guefen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guefen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guefen’s office at (760) 357-0508.
Where did Dr. Guefen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Miami/Jackson Mem Mc, General Surgery Univ Miami Hosp & Cli, General Surgery | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Holy Cross Hospital Program
Medical School: University Nacl Auto De Mexico, Fac De Med, Mexico Df, Mexico | University of New Mexico School of Medicine | University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington | Ibn Sina National College Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Guefen speak?
Dr. Guefen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Guefen treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Guefen 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. Guefen. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Left Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Guefen perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Uri Guefen may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Guefen's office.
Does Dr. Guefen accept my insurance?
Dr. Guefen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 357-0508 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guefen accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Guefen in La Jolla, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Guefen's office located?
Dr. Uri Guefen's Primary Practice
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320
La Jolla, CA 92037
(760) 357-0508
What is Dr. Guefen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guefen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275646333.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guefen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guefen
What is Dr. Uri Guefen's specialty?
Dr. Guefen is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near La Jolla, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Guefen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Uri Guefen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Guefen 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 Uri Guefen accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Uri Guefen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uri Guefen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Guefen's office at (760) 357-0508 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uri Guefen?
Please contact Dr. Guefen's office at (760) 357-0508 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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