34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carrera, Internist in Escondido, CA?
Where did Dr. Carrera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Loma Linda University Medical Center | Loma Linda University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Carrera board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Carrera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1995
What languages does Dr. Carrera speak?
Dr. Carrera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Carrera typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Carrera 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. Carrera. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
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 Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Carrera typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jorge Carrera 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
Please contact Dr. Carrera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Carrera accept my insurance?
Dr. Carrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 635-1777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carrera accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Carrera in Escondido, 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 Territories
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
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Where is Dr. Carrera's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Carrera affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Carrera has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Carrera's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184728586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carrera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carrera
What is Dr. Jorge Carrera's specialty?
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.