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Dr. Edward Ahn, MD

San Diego, CA

55 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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 Medicare 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Ahn typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7100: Muscular dystrophy, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Ahn typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Ahn's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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 Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • Community Health Group

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Unknown

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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.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ahn is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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