Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cladera, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Dustin Cladera, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Cladera completed her residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Cladera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cladera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cladera’s office at (858) 499-2600.
Where did Dr. Cladera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: MI STATE UNIV COLL HUMAN MEDICINE
Is Dr. Cladera board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dustin Cladera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cladera speak?
Dr. Cladera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cladera typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Cladera 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. Cladera. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cladera typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Cladera may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Cladera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cladera accept my insurance?
Dr. Cladera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 499-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cladera accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Cladera 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
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cladera's office located?
What is Dr. Cladera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cladera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578719720.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cladera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cladera
What is Dr. Dustin Cladera's specialty?
Dr. Cladera is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Dustin Cladera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cladera is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dustin Cladera accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dustin Cladera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dustin Cladera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cladera's office at (858) 499-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dustin Cladera?
Please contact Dr. Cladera's office at (858) 499-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dustin Cladera have?
Dr. Dustin Cladera is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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