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Dr. Amber Brewster, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

La Mesa, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brewster, Family Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Amber Brewster, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brewster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brewster’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brewster’s office at (619) 740-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Brewster speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brewster typically treat?

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

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brewster typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Amber Brewster may include:

    Please contact Dr. Brewster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Brewster accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brewster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 740-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brewster accept in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Brewster in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Empire

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Brewster's office located?

    Dr. Amber Brewster's Primary Practice

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

    (619) 740-6000

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    Dr. Amber Brewster's Practice 2

    10800 Magnolia Ave

    Riverside, CA 92505

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

    Dr. Brewster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821653262.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brewster?

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

    What is Dr. Amber Brewster's specialty?

    Dr. Brewster is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Amber Brewster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brewster is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Temecula Valley 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Amber Brewster accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Amber Brewster is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amber Brewster offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brewster's office at (619) 740-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Amber Brewster?

    Please contact Dr. Brewster's office at (619) 740-6000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Brewster's office located?

    Dr. Brewster's offices are located in La Mesa, CA and Riverside, CA.