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Dr. Christiane Lenzen, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lenzen, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Christiane Lenzen, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Lenzen is fluent in English, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lenzen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lenzen’s office at (858) 966-5841.

    Is Dr. Lenzen board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Christiane Lenzen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Lenzen speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Lenzen treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Lenzen 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. Lenzen. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Sudden Airway Spasm
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis
    • Acute airway constriction
    • Bronchial spasm
    • Sudden narrowing of airways

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
    • J9801: Acute bronchospasm

    Also known as:

    • Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
    • Severe Asthma Attack
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Emergency
    • Prolonged Asthma Attack
    • Status Asthmaticus
    • Life-Threatening Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4532: Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
    • J4522: Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
    • J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Lung Infection (Bacterial)
    • Community-acquired Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Involuntary Weight Loss
    • Significant Weight Loss
    • Unintentional Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Inflammation
    • Kidney Disease
    • Interstitial Nephritis
    • Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Which procedures does Dr. Lenzen perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Christiane Lenzen may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lenzen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lenzen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-5841 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lenzen in San Diego, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Inland Empire

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lenzen's office located?

    Dr. Christiane Lenzen's Primary Practice

    3020 Childrens Way

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 966-5841

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

    Dr. Lenzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497982227.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lenzen?

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

    What is Dr. Christiane Lenzen's specialty?

    Dr. Lenzen is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Lenzen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christiane Lenzen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lenzen is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Christiane Lenzen accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christiane Lenzen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christiane Lenzen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lenzen's office at (858) 966-5841 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christiane Lenzen?

    Please contact Dr. Lenzen's office at (858) 966-5841 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christiane Lenzen have?

    Dr. Christiane Lenzen is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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