Dr. Monica Perlman, MD
La Jolla, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perlman, Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Monica Perlman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine. Dr. Perlman graduated from UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine and completed her residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Preventive Medicine Scripps Clinic, Internal Medicine. Dr. Perlman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perlman’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perlman’s office at (858) 554-1212.
Where did Dr. Perlman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Preventive Medicine Scripps Clinic, Internal Medicine
Medical School: UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine | UC San Diego, San Diego | Scripps Clinic, La Jolla | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego | Primary Care Physician
Is Dr. Perlman board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Monica Perlman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine
What languages does Dr. Perlman speak?
Dr. Perlman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Perlman treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Perlman 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. Perlman. 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 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Special Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
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:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Perlman perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Monica Perlman 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. Perlman's office.
Does Dr. Perlman accept my insurance?
Dr. Perlman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-1212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perlman accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Perlman 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 Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Perlman's office located?
Dr. Monica Perlman's Primary Practice
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-1212
What is Dr. Perlman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perlman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780796235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perlman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perlman
What is Dr. Monica Perlman's specialty?
Dr. Perlman 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. Perlman to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Monica Perlman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perlman is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Monica Perlman accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Monica Perlman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monica Perlman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perlman's office at (858) 554-1212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monica Perlman?
Please contact Dr. Perlman's office at (858) 554-1212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Monica Perlman have?
Dr. Monica Perlman is certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine.
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