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Dr. Steven Salinger, MD

Dr. Steven Salinger, MD

La Jolla, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Salinger, Family Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Steven Salinger, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Salinger graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kaiser Fndn Hospital Fontana. Dr. Salinger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salinger’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salinger’s office at (760) 753-5594.

    Where did Dr. Salinger go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kaiser Fndn Hospital Fontana

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca | University of California, Davis School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Salinger board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Salinger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Salinger speak?

    Dr. Salinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Salinger treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salinger 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. Salinger. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Acute Frontal Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Acute frontal sinusitis
    • Short-term forehead sinus infection
    • Frontal sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
    • J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, 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:

    • Shoulder Lesion
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Shoulder Injury
    • Shoulder Problem
    • Shoulder Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7581: Other shoulder lesions, right shoulder
    • M7582: Other shoulder lesions, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Which procedures does Dr. Salinger perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Steven Salinger may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salinger's office.

    Does Dr. Salinger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 753-5594 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salinger accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Salinger in La Jolla, 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Scripps Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Salinger's office located?

    Dr. Steven Salinger's Primary Practice

    9896 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (760) 753-5594

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    Dr. Steven Salinger's Practice 2

    1092 N El Camino Real

    Encinitas, CA 92024

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    Dr. Steven Salinger's Practice 3

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    What is Dr. Salinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Salinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144325069.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salinger?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salinger

    What is Dr. Steven Salinger's specialty?

    Dr. Salinger is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Jolla, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Salinger to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Steven Salinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Salinger is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Steven Salinger accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Salinger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steven Salinger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salinger's office at (760) 753-5594 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Salinger?

    Please contact Dr. Salinger's office at (760) 753-5594 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Salinger have?

    Dr. Steven Salinger is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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