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Who is Dr. Besong, Family Medicine Specialist in Vista, CA?
Dr. Alice Besong, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vista, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Besong is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Besong’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Besong’s office at (760) 631-5000.
What languages does Dr. Besong speak?
Dr. Besong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Besong treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Besong 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. Besong. 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:
- General Health Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Screening for Bacterial Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
- Bacterial Infection Screening
- Bacterial Disease Test
- Germ Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
- Z112: Encounter for screening for other bacterial diseases
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Besong perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alice Besong may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Besong's office.
Does Dr. Besong accept my insurance?
Dr. Besong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 631-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Besong accept in Vista, CA?
Dr. Besong in 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
Health Partners Plans
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
State of California
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Besong's office located?
What is Dr. Besong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Besong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093974651.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Besong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Besong
What is Dr. Alice Besong's specialty?
Dr. Besong is a Family Medicine Specialist near Vista, 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. Besong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alice Besong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Besong is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 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?
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Is Alice Besong accepting new patients in Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alice Besong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alice Besong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Besong's office at (760) 631-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alice Besong?
Please contact Dr. Besong's office at (760) 631-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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