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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dillon, Internist in San Ysidro, CA?
Dr. Benedict Dillon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Ysidro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dillon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dillon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dillon’s office.
Is Dr. Dillon board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Benedict Dillon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Dillon speak?
Dr. Dillon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dillon typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dillon 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. Dillon. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dillon typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Benedict Dillon 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. Dillon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dillon accept my insurance?
Dr. Dillon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dillon accept in San Ysidro, CA?
Dr. Dillon in San Ysidro, 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
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp HealthCare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dillon's office located?
What is Dr. Dillon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dillon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710142708.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dillon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dillon
What is Dr. Benedict Dillon's specialty?
Dr. Dillon is a Internist near San Ysidro, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Benedict Dillon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dillon is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benedict Dillon accepting new patients in San Ysidro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benedict Dillon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benedict Dillon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dillon's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benedict Dillon?
Please contact Dr. Dillon's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Benedict Dillon have?
Dr. Benedict Dillon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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