Dr. Gerald Morris, MD, PHD
San Diego, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Morris, Clinical Pathologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Gerald Morris, MD, PHD is a Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Morris completed his residency at Wash U, St Louis. Dr. Morris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morris’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morris’s office.
Where did Dr. Morris go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wash U, St Louis
What languages does Dr. Morris speak?
Dr. Morris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Morris typically treat?
As a Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Morris 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. Morris. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
- Marrow Transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
- Z9481: Bone marrow transplant status
Also known as:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- AML Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Morris typically perform?
As a Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Morris may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Morris' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Morris accept my insurance?
Dr. Morris 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. Morris accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Morris 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
Centene Corporation
Heritage Health
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Morris' office located?
What is Dr. Morris's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Morris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700805215.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morris?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morris
What is Dr. Gerald Morris's specialty?
Dr. Morris is a Clinical Pathologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Clinical Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory applications of biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information obtained from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, and monitor diseases.
Is this Dr. Gerald Morris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Morris is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Clinical Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gerald Morris accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Morris is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerald Morris offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Morris's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerald Morris?
Please contact Dr. Morris's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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