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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Besser, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Eli Besser is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Besser is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Besser’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Besser’s office at (858) 526-6100.
What languages does Dr. Besser speak?
Dr. Besser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Besser typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Besser 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. Besser. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Besser typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Eli Besser may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Besser's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Besser accept my insurance?
Dr. Besser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 526-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Besser accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Besser 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
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Besser's office located?
Dr. Eli Besser's Primary Practice
10243 Genetic Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 526-6100
What is Dr. Besser's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Besser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659843738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Besser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Besser
What is Dr. Eli Besser's specialty?
Dr. Besser is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Eli Besser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Besser is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Tri-City Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Eli Besser accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eli Besser is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eli Besser offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Besser's office at (858) 526-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eli Besser?
Please contact Dr. Besser's office at (858) 526-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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