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Dr. Anita Pinto, MD

El Cajon, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pinto, Pediatrician in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Anita Pinto, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Pinto completed her residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Pinto is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pinto’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pinto’s office at (619) 442-0945.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pinto?

    Dr. Anita Pinto, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pinto empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Asthma, Growth/Development Disorders, Nutrition, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the El Cajon/CA community, Dr. Pinto is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Pinto go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Pediatrics | University Il College Of Med

    • Medical School: Krishna Inst of Med Sci, Shivaji University, Karad, Maharashtra, India | Shivaji University Kolhapur Krishna Institute Of Medcl Sciences

    Is Dr. Pinto board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Anita Pinto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Pinto speak?

    Dr. Pinto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Pinto treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pinto 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. Pinto. 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Postpartum Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Maternal Depression Check
    • PPD Screening
    • New Mother Depression Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, 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:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    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:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Which procedures does Dr. Pinto perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Anita Pinto may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pinto's office.

    Does Dr. Pinto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pinto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 442-0945 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pinto accept in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Pinto in El Cajon, 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

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Inland Empire

    • Molina

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pinto's office located?

    Dr. Anita Pinto's Primary Practice

    860 Jamacha Rd Ste 203

    El Cajon, CA 92019

    (619) 442-0945

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    Dr. Anita Pinto's Practice 2

    250 E Chase Ave # 108

    El Cajon, CA 92020

    (619) 442-2560

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    What is Dr. Pinto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pinto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477663722.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pinto?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pinto

    What is Dr. Anita Pinto's specialty?

    Dr. Pinto is a Pediatrician near El Cajon, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Pinto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Anita Pinto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pinto is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Anita Pinto accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Anita Pinto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anita Pinto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pinto's office at (619) 442-0945 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Anita Pinto?

    Please contact Dr. Pinto's office at (619) 442-0945 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Anita Pinto have?

    Dr. Anita Pinto is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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