
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. Dr. Canales is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Canales’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, 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 an Endocrinologist like Dr. Canales typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Canales typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Canales may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Canales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Medicare
Unknown
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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
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.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
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.
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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