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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fields, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christopher Fields, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fields is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fields’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fields’s office at (833) 574-2273.
What languages does Dr. Fields speak?
Dr. Fields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fields typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fields 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. Fields. 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 Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fields typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Fields 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. Fields' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fields accept my insurance?
Dr. Fields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (833) 574-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fields accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Fields 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
Central Health
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Scripps Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fields' office located?
Dr. Christopher Fields' Primary Practice
4650 Palm Ave
San Diego, CA 92154
(833) 574-2273
What is Dr. Fields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427623677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fields?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fields
What is Dr. Christopher Fields's specialty?
Dr. Fields 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. Christopher Fields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fields is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Fields accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Fields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Fields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fields's office at (833) 574-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Fields?
Please contact Dr. Fields's office at (833) 574-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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