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Dr. Edward Ahn, MD

San Diego, CA

55 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ahn, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Edward Ahn, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 55 years and is board certified. Dr. Ahn graduated from Catholic Med College and completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Med Center. Dr. Ahn is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahn’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahn’s office at (858) 571-1004.

    Where did Dr. Ahn go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Center

    • Medical School: Catholic Med College | Catholic Med College

    What languages does Dr. Ahn speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Ahn treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Ahn 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. Ahn. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • High Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hypertriglyceridemia
    • Elevated triglycerides
    • High blood fats

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E781: Pure hyperglyceridemia

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • MD
    • Muscle Wasting Disease
    • Progressive Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7100: Muscular dystrophy, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Non-Thrombocytopenic Purpura
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Vascular purpura
    • Purpura without low platelets
    • Skin bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D692: Other nonthrombocytopenic purpura

    Also known as:

    • Contact Dermatitis
    • Rashes
    • Skin Rash from Contact
    • Contact Eczema
    • Allergic Contact Dermatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L259: Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Peptic Ulcer
    • Peptic Ulcers (Stomach or Duodenal Ulcers)
    • Stomach or duodenal ulcer
    • GI ulcer
    • Digestive tract ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K279: Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation

    Which procedures does Dr. Ahn perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Edward Ahn may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ahn's office.

    Does Dr. Ahn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 571-1004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahn accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Ahn in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

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    Where is Dr. Ahn's office located?

    Dr. Edward Ahn's Primary Practice

    7750 Dagget St Ste 108

    San Diego, CA 92111

    (858) 571-1004

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

    Dr. Ahn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093805103.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahn?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Ahn's specialty?

    Dr. Ahn is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near San Diego, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Ahn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edward Ahn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ahn is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Edward Ahn accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Ahn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Ahn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahn's office at (858) 571-1004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Ahn?

    Please contact Dr. Ahn's office at (858) 571-1004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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