Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Appelbaum, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. Gordon Appelbaum, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Oceanside, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Appelbaum graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed his residency at Scripps Mercy Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Appelbaum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Appelbaum’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Appelbaum’s office at (760) 216-6253.
Where did Dr. Appelbaum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Scripps Mercy Hosp, Internal Medicine | Scripps Mercy Hospital
Medical School: Med Coll of Ohio At Toledo | University of Toledo College of Medicine
Is Dr. Appelbaum board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gordon Appelbaum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Appelbaum speak?
Dr. Appelbaum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Appelbaum treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Appelbaum 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. Appelbaum. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
- Nasal Congestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Other Eye Disorder
- Various Eye Conditions
- Miscellaneous Eye Problems
- Uncommon Eye Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
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:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1089: Other conjunctivitis
What procedures does Dr. Appelbaum perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Appelbaum performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Appelbaum. 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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Finger or Toe Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
- Wrist Bone Fracture Treatment (No Surgery)
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
- Phalanx Fracture Treatment
- Closed Finger Fracture Care
- Toe Bone Fracture Treatment
- Non-Manipulative Digit Fracture Repair
- Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
- Clavicle Fracture Management
- Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Finger Tip Treatment
- Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
- Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical
- Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Radial Neck Fracture Care
- Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
- Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment
- Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
- Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
- Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
- Closed carpal bone fracture care
- Non-surgical wrist fracture treatment
- Carpal bone fracture management
- Wrist bone break care
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Closed Humeral Fracture Management
- Arm Bone Break Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
- 28510: Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; without manipulation, each
- 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
- 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
- 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation
- 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
- 25630: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Bone Fracture (Excluding Carpal Scaphoid [Navicular]); Without Manipulation, Each Bone
- 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment for Finger Joint Fracture
- Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
- Finger Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
- Metacarpophalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Care
- Finger Joint Break Treatment
- Phalangeal fracture treatment
- Broken finger treatment
- Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
- 26740: Closed treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint; without manipulation, each
- 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Closed Treatment of Medial Malleolus Fracture (No Manipulation)
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Distal Fibula Fracture Care
- Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
- Inner Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
- Medial Malleolus Fracture Care
- Ankle Fracture Non-Surgical Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation
- 27760: Closed treatment of medial malleolus fracture; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Big Toe Fracture (No Manipulation)
- Great Toe Phalanx Fracture Treatment
- Broken Big Toe Care
- Non-Surgical Toe Fracture Treatment
- Big Toe Bone Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 28490: Closed treatment of fracture great toe, phalanx or phalanges; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Toe Strapping
- Taping Toes
- Toe Bandaging
- Toe Support
CPT Codes:
- 29550: Strapping; toes
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Wrist Bone Fracture
- Scaphoid Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Navicular Bone Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Care Without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 25622: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture; Without Manipulation
Does Dr. Appelbaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Appelbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 216-6253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Appelbaum accept in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. Appelbaum in Oceanside, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Hackensack Meridian Health
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Physicians Data Trust
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Appelbaum's office located?
Dr. Gordon Appelbaum's Primary Practice
4171 Oceanside Blvd
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 216-6253
What is Dr. Appelbaum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Appelbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245200674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Appelbaum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Appelbaum
What is Dr. Gordon Appelbaum's specialty?
Dr. Appelbaum is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Oceanside, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Appelbaum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gordon Appelbaum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Appelbaum is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Mount Carmel East, Pali Momi Medical Center, Sharp Memorial 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
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Is Gordon Appelbaum accepting new patients in Oceanside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gordon Appelbaum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gordon Appelbaum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Appelbaum's office at (760) 216-6253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gordon Appelbaum?
Please contact Dr. Appelbaum's office at (760) 216-6253 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gordon Appelbaum have?
Dr. Gordon Appelbaum is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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