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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hamer, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Brenda Kay Hamer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Hamer is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamer’s office at (619) 245-2365.
Is Dr. Hamer board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Brenda Kay Hamer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Hamer speak?
Dr. Hamer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hamer treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hamer 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. Hamer. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hamer perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Brenda Kay Hamer may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hamer's office.
Does Dr. Hamer accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 245-2365 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamer accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Hamer 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hamer's office located?
Dr. Brenda Kay Hamer's Primary Practice
7425 Mission Valley Rd Ste 202
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 245-2365
What is Dr. Hamer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952599490.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamer
What is Dr. Brenda Kay Hamer's specialty?
Dr. Hamer is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Hamer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brenda Kay Hamer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hamer is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Green Hospital 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 Pediatrician?
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Is Brenda Kay Hamer accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brenda Kay Hamer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brenda Kay Hamer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hamer's office at (619) 245-2365 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brenda Kay Hamer?
Please contact Dr. Hamer's office at (619) 245-2365 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brenda Kay Hamer have?
Dr. Brenda Kay Hamer is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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