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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hairston, Hospitalist in National City, CA?
Dr. Dorothy Hairston, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in National City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Hairston graduated from University of Debrecen Medical School and Health Science Centre. Dr. Hairston is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hairston’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hairston’s office at (619) 472-4690.
Where did Dr. Hairston go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Debrecen Medical School and Health Science Centre | University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hairston speak?
Dr. Hairston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hairston typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Hairston 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. Hairston. 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hairston typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Dorothy Hairston may include:
Please contact Dr. Hairston's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hairston accept my insurance?
Dr. Hairston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 472-4690 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hairston accept in National City, CA?
Dr. Hairston in National City, 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
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hairston's office located?
Dr. Dorothy Hairston's Primary Practice
2400 E 4th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-4690
What is Dr. Hairston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hairston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114973633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hairston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hairston
What is Dr. Dorothy Hairston's specialty?
Dr. Hairston is a Hospitalist near National City, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Dorothy Hairston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hairston is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Memorial 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dorothy Hairston accepting new patients in National City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dorothy Hairston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dorothy Hairston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hairston's office at (619) 472-4690 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dorothy Hairston?
Please contact Dr. Hairston's office at (619) 472-4690 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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