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Dr. Kefah Dwabe, MD
San Diego, CA
34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dwabe, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kefah Dwabe, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Dwabe graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Dwabe is fluent in English, Arabic, Central Khmer, Lao, and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dwabe’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dwabe’s office at (619) 286-9000.
Where did Dr. Dwabe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dwabe speak?
Dr. Dwabe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Central Khmer
English
Lao
Thai
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Dwabe typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Dwabe 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. Dwabe. 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:
- 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
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Dwabe typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Kefah Dwabe may include:
Please contact Dr. Dwabe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dwabe accept my insurance?
Dr. Dwabe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 286-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dwabe accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Dwabe in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dwabe's office located?
Dr. Kefah Dwabe's Primary Practice
4863 El Cajon Blvd # A
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 286-9000
What is Dr. Dwabe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dwabe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477656049.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dwabe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dwabe
What is Dr. Kefah Dwabe's specialty?
Dr. Dwabe is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near San Diego, CA.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Kefah Dwabe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dwabe is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kefah Dwabe accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kefah Dwabe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kefah Dwabe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dwabe's office at (619) 286-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kefah Dwabe?
Please contact Dr. Dwabe's office at (619) 286-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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