Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oyama, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Leslie Oyama, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Oyama graduated from Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA and completed her residency at Boston Medical Center, Emergency Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine. Dr. Oyama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oyama’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oyama’s office at (858) 657-7000.
Where did Dr. Oyama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Medical Center, Emergency Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA | Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA | Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Is Dr. Oyama board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Leslie Oyama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Oyama speak?
Dr. Oyama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Oyama treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Oyama 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. Oyama. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Which procedures does Dr. Oyama perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Leslie Oyama may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Oyama's office.
Does Dr. Oyama accept my insurance?
Dr. Oyama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oyama accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Oyama 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
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Oyama's office located?
What is Dr. Oyama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oyama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740374578.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oyama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oyama
What is Dr. Leslie Oyama's specialty?
Dr. Oyama is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Oyama to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leslie Oyama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oyama is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Coronado 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Leslie Oyama accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leslie Oyama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leslie Oyama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oyama's office at (858) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leslie Oyama?
Please contact Dr. Oyama's office at (858) 657-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leslie Oyama have?
Dr. Leslie Oyama is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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