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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Phillips, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Christopher Phillips, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Phillips is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phillips’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phillips’s office at (760) 753-1362.
What languages does Dr. Phillips speak?
Dr. Phillips and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Phillips treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
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
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Which procedures does Dr. Phillips perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Phillips may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Phillips' office.
Does Dr. Phillips accept my insurance?
Dr. Phillips accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 753-1362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Phillips accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Phillips in Encinitas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Phillips' office located?
Dr. Christopher Phillips' Primary Practice
354 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1362
What is Dr. Phillips's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679100457.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phillips?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phillips
What is Dr. Christopher Phillips's specialty?
Dr. Phillips is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Encinitas, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Phillips to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Phillips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Christopher Phillips accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Phillips is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Phillips offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (760) 753-1362 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Phillips?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (760) 753-1362 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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