24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walsh, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Shannon Walsh, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. She is a member of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Physicians, American College of Physicians, and American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Walsh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walsh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walsh’s office at (619) 229-3909.
Where did Dr. Walsh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Western University of Health Science | University of California (Davis) Program
Is Dr. Walsh board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shannon Walsh, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006, American Board of Pediatrics since 2006
What languages does Dr. Walsh speak?
Dr. Walsh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Walsh treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Walsh 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. Walsh. 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:
- 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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- Absence Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Walsh perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shannon Walsh 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. Walsh's office.
Does Dr. Walsh accept my insurance?
Dr. Walsh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 229-3909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walsh accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Walsh in San Diego, 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
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Scan Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Walsh's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Member
2006
American Academy of Pediatrics
Member
2002 - 2007
American Academy of Pediatrics
Member
2012
American College of Physicians
Member
2002 - 2007
American College of Physicians
Member
2015
American Osteopathic Association
Member
1998 - 2002
What is Dr. Walsh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558472779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walsh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walsh
What is Dr. Shannon Walsh's specialty?
Dr. Walsh is a Internist near San Diego, 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. Walsh to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shannon Walsh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walsh is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Scripps Green 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 Shannon Walsh accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shannon Walsh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shannon Walsh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walsh's office at (619) 229-3909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shannon Walsh?
Please contact Dr. Walsh's office at (619) 229-3909 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shannon Walsh have?
Dr. Shannon Walsh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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