Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jones, Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Derek Jones, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Jones graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Scripps Clinic. Dr. Jones is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jones’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jones’s office at (858) 554-7909.
Where did Dr. Jones go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Scripps Clinic
Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Jones speak?
Dr. Jones and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Jones treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Jones 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. Jones. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Jones perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Derek Jones 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. Jones' office.
Does Dr. Jones accept my insurance?
Dr. Jones 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. Jones accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Jones in La Jolla, 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
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jones' office located?
Dr. Derek Jones' Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-7909
What is Dr. Jones's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528202272.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jones?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jones
What is Dr. Derek Jones's specialty?
Dr. Jones is a Internist near La Jolla, 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. Jones to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Derek Jones affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jones is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green 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
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Is Derek Jones accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Derek Jones is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Jones offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jones's office at (858) 554-7909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Jones?
Please contact Dr. Jones's office at (858) 554-7909 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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