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Dr. Jose Canales, MD

Dr. Jose Canales, MD

San Diego, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Canales, Endocrinologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Jose Canales, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Canales is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Canales’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Canales’s office at (858) 580-1803.

    Where did Dr. Canales go to medical school and complete their residency?

      What languages does Dr. Canales speak?

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

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Canales treat?

      As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Canales 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. Canales. 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:

      • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
      • Thyroid Disease
      • Benign Thyroid Nodule
      • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

      Also known as:

      • Hyperthyroidism
      • Graves' Disease
      • Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
      • Graves' disease
      • Graves Disease
      • Overactive Thyroid
      • Thyrotoxicosis
      • High Thyroid Function
      • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
      • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
      • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
      • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

      Also known as:

      • Age-Related Osteoporosis
      • Fractures
      • Osteoporosis
      • Senile Osteoporosis
      • Primary Osteoporosis
      • Bone Thinning from Aging

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

      Also known as:

      • Thyroid Cancer
      • Thyroid Carcinoma
      • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
      • Thyroid Gland Cancer

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

      Also known as:

      • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
      • Thyroid Disease
      • Multinodular Goiter
      • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

      Also known as:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z23: Encounter for immunization

      Also known as:

      • Thyroid Cancer
      • Thyroid Gland Cancer
      • Papillary Thyroid Cancer
      • Follicular Thyroid Cancer

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z85850: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid

      Also known as:

      • Hormone Replacement Therapy
      • HRT
      • Hormone therapy
      • Menopausal hormone treatment

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z79890: Hormone replacement therapy

      Also known as:

      • High Prolactin Levels
      • Underactive Pituitary Gland
      • Pituitary Disorder
      • Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
      • Isolated growth hormone deficiency
      • Hyperprolactinemia
      • Excess Prolactin
      • Prolactinoma
      • Hypopituitarism
      • Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
      • Low Pituitary Function

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E221: Hyperprolactinemia
      • E230: Hypopituitarism

      Also known as:

      • Transgender Identity
      • Gender Dysphoria
      • Transsexual Identity
      • Gender Transition

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F640: Transsexualism

      Also known as:

      • Hypothyroidism
      • Congenital hypothyroidism
      • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
      • Underactive Thyroid
      • Low Thyroid Function

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Testicular Hypofunction
      • Testicular Disorder
      • Underactive Testicles
      • Low Testicular Function
      • Hypogonadism

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E291: Testicular hypofunction

      Also known as:

      • Benign Pituitary Tumor
      • Benign Tumor
      • Pituitary Disorder
      • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
      • Prolactinoma
      • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
      • Pituitary adenoma

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

      Also known as:

      • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
      • Vaccine Refusal
      • Patient Declined Vaccination
      • Unvaccinated by Choice

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

      Also known as:

      • Type 1 Diabetes
      • Diabetes Type 1
      • Type 1 diabetes
      • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
      • Juvenile Diabetes
      • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
      • T1D

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

      Does Dr. Canales accept my insurance?

      Dr. Canales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 580-1803 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

      Dr. Canales 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

      • Kaiser Permanente

      • Medicaid

      • Medicare

      • Molina

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      Where is Dr. Canales' office located?

      Dr. Jose Canales' Primary Practice

      3033 Bunker Hill St

      San Diego, CA 92109

      (858) 580-1803

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      Dr. Jose Canales' Practice 2

      3851 Shaw Ridge Rd

      San Diego, CA 92130

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      Dr. Jose Canales' Practice 3

      4647 Zion Ave

      San Diego, CA 92120

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

      Dr. Canales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669550257.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Canales?

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

      What is Dr. Jose Canales's specialty?

      Dr. Canales is a Endocrinologist near San Diego, CA. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Canales to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Jose Canales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Canales is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jose Canales accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

      Yes, Dr. Jose Canales is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Jose Canales offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Canales's office at (858) 580-1803 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Jose Canales?

      Please contact Dr. Canales's office at (858) 580-1803 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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