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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kelso, Internist in Carlsbad, CA?
Dr. Christine Kelso, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Kelso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kelso’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kelso’s office at (858) 554-7909.
What languages does Dr. Kelso speak?
Dr. Kelso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kelso treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kelso 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. Kelso. 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:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Patient Refused Vaccination
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
- Vaccine refusal
- Refusal to vaccinate
- Immunization refusal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
- Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Procedure Not Done Due to Patient Decision
- Patient Refused Treatment
- Treatment Declined by Patient
- Canceled Procedure by Patient
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5320: Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for unspecified reasons
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Kelso perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christine Kelso may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kelso's office.
Does Dr. Kelso accept my insurance?
Dr. Kelso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-7909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kelso accept in Carlsbad, CA?
Dr. Kelso in Carlsbad, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kelso's office located?
Dr. Christine Kelso's Primary Practice
6860 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(858) 554-7909
What is Dr. Kelso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kelso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821019753.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kelso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kelso
What is Dr. Christine Kelso's specialty?
Dr. Kelso is a Internist near Carlsbad, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Kelso to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christine Kelso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kelso is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente San Marcos 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
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Is Christine Kelso accepting new patients in Carlsbad, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Kelso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Kelso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kelso's office at (858) 554-7909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Kelso?
Please contact Dr. Kelso's office at (858) 554-7909 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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