AC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chitlur, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Abhijith Chitlur, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chitlur is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chitlur’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. Chitlur’s office at (619) 565-9666.
What languages does Dr. Chitlur speak?
Dr. Chitlur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chitlur treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Chitlur 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. Chitlur. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Which procedures does Dr. Chitlur perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Abhijith Chitlur may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chitlur's office.
Does Dr. Chitlur accept my insurance?
Dr. Chitlur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chitlur accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Chitlur 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 Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Chitlur's office located?
Dr. Abhijith Chitlur's Primary Practice
3626 Ruffin Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 565-9666
What is Dr. Chitlur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chitlur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700346129.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chitlur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chitlur
What is Dr. Abhijith Chitlur's specialty?
Dr. Chitlur is a Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Chitlur to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abhijith Chitlur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chitlur is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Abhijith Chitlur accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Abhijith Chitlur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abhijith Chitlur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chitlur's office at (619) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abhijith Chitlur?
Please contact Dr. Chitlur's office at (619) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Anesthesiologist Near San Diego, CA
SB
Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Samantha Brackett, MD is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She is board certified.
San Diego, CA
DP
Anesthesiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Derek Passer, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
San Diego, CA
AD
Anesthesiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Ariea Davani, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
San Diego, CA