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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sartor, Internist in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Robert Sartor, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sartor completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sartor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sartor’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sartor’s office at (858) 499-2600.
Where did Dr. Sartor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo
Is Dr. Sartor board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Sartor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sartor speak?
Dr. Sartor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sartor typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sartor 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. Sartor. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sartor typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Sartor 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. Sartor. 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:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Bladder Irrigation
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
CPT Codes:
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
- Intravesical Chemotherapy
- Bladder Drug Instillation
- Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
- Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Foley catheter insertion
- Indwelling bladder catheter placement
- Urinary catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)
Also known as:
- Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Straight Catheterization
- Intermittent Catheterization
- Urine Retention Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)
Does Dr. Sartor accept my insurance?
Dr. Sartor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 499-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sartor accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Sartor in Chula Vista, 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 Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sartor's office located?
Dr. Robert Sartor's Primary Practice
1400 E Palomar St
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(858) 499-2600
What is Dr. Sartor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sartor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770694754.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sartor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sartor
What is Dr. Robert Sartor's specialty?
Dr. Sartor is a Internist near Chula Vista, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Robert Sartor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sartor is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado 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 Robert Sartor accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Sartor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Sartor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sartor's office at (858) 499-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Sartor?
Please contact Dr. Sartor's office at (858) 499-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Sartor have?
Dr. Robert Sartor is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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