Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sitapati, Internist in San Diego, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sitapati?
Dr. Amy Sitapati, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sitapati empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gender-Affirming Care, LGBTQ+ Health, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Transgender Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Sitapati is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Sitapati go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Primary Care Physician | Clinical Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Sitapati board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Amy Sitapati, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sitapati speak?
Dr. Sitapati and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sitapati typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sitapati 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. Sitapati. 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:
- 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
- Uncommon Metabolic Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sitapati typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amy Sitapati 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
Please contact Dr. Sitapati's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sitapati accept my insurance?
Dr. Sitapati accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sitapati accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sitapati in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sitapati's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sitapati affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sitapati has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sitapati's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sitapati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730261975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sitapati?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sitapati
What is Dr. Amy Sitapati's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.