Dr. William Mitchell, MD
San Diego, CA
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mitchell, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. William Mitchell, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mitchell graduated from University of Utah, College of Medicine, Salt Lake City and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Dr. Mitchell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mitchell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mitchell’s office at (858) 657-7000.
Where did Dr. Mitchell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Medical School: University of Utah, College of Medicine, Salt Lake City | University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center | San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine, San Diego | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Medical Oncologist | Assistant Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Mitchell board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. William Mitchell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mitchell speak?
Dr. Mitchell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mitchell treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Mitchell 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. Mitchell. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Pulmonary cancer
- Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Right Lung Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3481: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung
- C3482: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Personal History of Other Lung and Bronchus Cancer
- Bronchial Disorder
- Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Past lung cancer
- Previous bronchial malignancy
- History of lung tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85118: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Mesothelioma
- Peritoneal Mesothelioma
- Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ)
- Malignant Mesothelioma
- Asbestos Cancer
- Pleural Mesothelioma
- Abdominal Mesothelioma
- Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma
- Mesothelioma of Abdomen
- Peritoneal Asbestos Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C450: Mesothelioma of pleura
- C451: Mesothelioma of peritoneum
- C459: Mesothelioma, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Benign Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung
- Benign Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Lung Disease
- Carcinoid tumor of bronchus
- Non-cancerous lung tumor
- Neuroendocrine tumor of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3A090: Benign carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Aggressive Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Poorly Differentiated NET
- High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A1: Malignant poorly differentiated neuroendocrine tumors
Which procedures does Dr. Mitchell perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Mitchell may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mitchell's office.
Does Dr. Mitchell accept my insurance?
Dr. Mitchell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mitchell accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Mitchell 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
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mitchell's office located?
Dr. William Mitchell's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 657-7000
What is Dr. Mitchell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mitchell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669634663.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mitchell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mitchell
What is Dr. William Mitchell's specialty?
Dr. Mitchell is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near San Diego, CA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Mitchell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Mitchell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mitchell is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is William Mitchell accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Mitchell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Mitchell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mitchell's office at (858) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Mitchell?
Please contact Dr. Mitchell's office at (858) 657-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Mitchell have?
Dr. William Mitchell is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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