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Dr. Christopher Gordon, MD

El Cajon, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gordon, Family Medicine Specialist in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Gordon, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gordon graduated from Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine. Dr. Gordon is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gordon’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gordon’s office at (619) 515-2498.

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

    • Medical School: Texas A&M University / Main Campus | Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Dong-A University College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gordon speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Gordon treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gordon 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. Gordon. 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:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Screening for Other Endocrine Disorder
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test
    • Hormone Disorder Screening
    • Gland Disorder Screening
    • Endocrine System Check
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
    • Z1329: Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    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:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine pregnancy check-ups
    • Standard antenatal care
    • Normal pregnancy supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Test (Result Unknown)
    • Pregnancy Test
    • Inconclusive Pregnancy Test
    • Unclear Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pending Pregnancy Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3200: Encounter for pregnancy test, result unknown

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Which procedures does Dr. Gordon perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Gordon may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gordon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gordon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 515-2498 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gordon accept in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Gordon in El Cajon, 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

    • Community Health Group

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gordon's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Gordon's Primary Practice

    525 E Main St

    El Cajon, CA 92020

    (619) 515-2498

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    Dr. Christopher Gordon's Practice 2

    823 Gateway Center Way

    San Diego, CA 92102

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

    Dr. Gordon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477711521.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gordon?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Gordon's specialty?

    Dr. Gordon is a Family Medicine Specialist near El Cajon, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Gordon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Gordon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gordon is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Christopher Gordon accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Gordon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Gordon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gordon's office at (619) 515-2498 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Gordon?

    Please contact Dr. Gordon's office at (619) 515-2498 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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