Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Appelbaum, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Oceanside, CA?
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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Appelbaum typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Appelbaum typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Finger or Toe Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- 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
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
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
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Distal Fibula Fracture Care
- Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); 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
Does Dr. Appelbaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Appelbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Physicians Data Trust
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Appelbaum's office located?
Dr. Gordon Appelbaum's Primary Practice
4171 Oceanside Blvd Ste 109
Oceanside, CA 92056
(619) 528-5000
What hospitals are Dr. Appelbaum affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Appelbaum has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Appelbaum's NPI number?A 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