Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ishimine, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Paul Ishimine, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ishimine graduated from UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine and completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Ishimine is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ishimine’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ishimine’s office at (619) 657-7000.
Where did Dr. Ishimine go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Medical School: UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Children's Hospital, Philadelphia | Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ishimine speak?
Dr. Ishimine and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ishimine treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Ishimine 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. Ishimine. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
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:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Which procedures does Dr. Ishimine perform as a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Paul Ishimine may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ishimine's office.
Does Dr. Ishimine accept my insurance?
Dr. Ishimine accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 657-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ishimine accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Ishimine in La Jolla, 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
Community Health Group
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ishimine's office located?
Dr. Paul Ishimine's Primary Practice
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 657-7000
What is Dr. Ishimine's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ishimine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437184421.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ishimine?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ishimine
What is Dr. Paul Ishimine's specialty?
Dr. Ishimine is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist near La Jolla, CA. Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty dedicated to the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting. Contact Dr. Ishimine to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Ishimine affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ishimine 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 Paul Ishimine accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Ishimine is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Ishimine offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ishimine's office at (619) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Ishimine?
Please contact Dr. Ishimine's office at (619) 657-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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