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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crane, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Alex Crane, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Crane is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crane’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crane’s office at (858) 793-2727.
What languages does Dr. Crane speak?
Dr. Crane and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Crane typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Crane 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. Crane. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Crane typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alex Crane may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Crane's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Crane accept my insurance?
Dr. Crane accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 793-2727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crane accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Crane 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Crane's office located?
Dr. Alex Crane's Primary Practice
12395 El Camino Real Ste 120
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 793-2727
What is Dr. Crane's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396301529.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crane?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crane
What is Dr. Alex Crane's specialty?
Dr. Crane is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Alex Crane affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crane is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
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Is Alex Crane accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alex Crane is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Crane offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crane's office at (858) 793-2727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Crane?
Please contact Dr. Crane's office at (858) 793-2727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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