28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wetherhold, Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. David Wetherhold, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wetherhold graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Scripps Clinic, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wetherhold is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wetherhold’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wetherhold’s office at (858) 824-5383.
Where did Dr. Wetherhold go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Scripps Clinic, Internal Medicine | Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Wetherhold board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. David Wetherhold, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wetherhold speak?
Dr. Wetherhold and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wetherhold treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Wetherhold 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. Wetherhold. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
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
Which procedures does Dr. Wetherhold perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Wetherhold 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wetherhold's office.
Does Dr. Wetherhold accept my insurance?
Dr. Wetherhold accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 824-5383 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wetherhold accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Wetherhold in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
HealthComp
Medicare
State Farm Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wetherhold's office located?
Dr. David Wetherhold's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd Fl 2
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 824-5383
What is Dr. Wetherhold's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wetherhold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346350766.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wetherhold?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wetherhold
What is Dr. David Wetherhold's specialty?
Dr. Wetherhold is a Internist near La Jolla, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Wetherhold to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. David Wetherhold affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wetherhold is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Internist?
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Is David Wetherhold accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Wetherhold is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Wetherhold offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wetherhold's office at (858) 824-5383 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Wetherhold?
Please contact Dr. Wetherhold's office at (858) 824-5383 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Wetherhold have?
Dr. David Wetherhold is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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