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Who is Dr. Higuera, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Griselda Higuera, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Higuera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higuera’s office.
What languages does Dr. Higuera speak?
Dr. Higuera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Higuera treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Higuera 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. Higuera. 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Family Issues
- Unspecified upbringing problems
- General childhood issues
- Family environment concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z629: Problem related to upbringing, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Eye Exam with Issues
- Abnormal Vision Test
- Eye Doctor Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Higuera perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Griselda Higuera may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Higuera's office.
Does Dr. Higuera accept my insurance?
Dr. Higuera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higuera accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Higuera 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
Centene
Community Health Group
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
State of California
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Where is Dr. Higuera's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Griselda Higuera an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Higuera has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Higuera, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Higuera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higuera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447589809.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higuera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higuera
What is Dr. Griselda Higuera's specialty?
Dr. Higuera 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. Higuera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Griselda Higuera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Higuera is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. 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 Griselda Higuera accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Griselda Higuera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Griselda Higuera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higuera's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Griselda Higuera?
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5454 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115