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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pohlen, Diagnostic Radiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Michael Pohlen, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pohlen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pohlen’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. Pohlen’s office at (800) 926-8273.
What languages does Dr. Pohlen speak?
Dr. Pohlen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pohlen treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Pohlen 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. Pohlen. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Catheter Management
- Catheter adjustment
- Catheter care
- Non-vascular catheter maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
- Pneumothorax
- Air in Chest Cavity
- Lung Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
- J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
Also known as:
- Medical Check After Other Accident
- Post-injury medical exam
- Accident injury evaluation
- General accident checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
Which procedures does Dr. Pohlen perform as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Pohlen may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pohlen's office.
Does Dr. Pohlen accept my insurance?
Dr. Pohlen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pohlen accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Pohlen 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
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pohlen's office located?
What is Dr. Pohlen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pohlen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285130906.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pohlen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pohlen
What is Dr. Michael Pohlen's specialty?
Dr. Pohlen is a Diagnostic Radiologist near San Diego, CA. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Pohlen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Pohlen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pohlen 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
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Is Michael Pohlen accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Pohlen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Pohlen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pohlen's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Pohlen?
Please contact Dr. Pohlen's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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