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Dr. David Herold, MD, PHD

San Diego, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Herold, Chemical Pathologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. David Herold, MD, PHD is a Chemical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Herold graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Herold is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herold’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herold’s office at (858) 552-8585.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | University Of Virginia | University of Virginia Program

    • Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut | University of Utah Sch of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Herold speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Herold treat?

    As a Chemical Pathologist, Dr. Herold 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. Herold. 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:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Liver Function Test
    • Liver Disease
    • Irregular Liver Function Study
    • Unusual Liver Exam
    • Liver Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Liver Enzymes
    • ALT Blood Test
    • AST Test
    • Elevated ALT
    • Elevated AST
    • Abnormal liver function test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels

    Does Dr. Herold accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herold accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 552-8585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Herold accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Herold in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Herold's office located?

    Dr. David Herold's Primary Practice

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr

    San Diego, CA 92161

    (858) 552-8585

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

    Dr. Herold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760414189.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herold?

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

    What is Dr. David Herold's specialty?

    Dr. Herold is a Chemical Pathologist near San Diego, CA. A chemical pathologist specializes in the biochemistry of the human body, using this knowledge to understand the causes and progression of diseases. As a clinical consultant, they play a key role in diagnosing and treating medical conditions. Chemical pathology involves applying biochemical data to detect, confirm, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Herold to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Herold affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Herold is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Chemical Pathologist?

    Explore Chemical Pathologist 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 David Herold accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Herold is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Herold offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herold's office at (858) 552-8585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Herold?

    Please contact Dr. Herold's office at (858) 552-8585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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