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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pulham, Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Nicolas Pulham, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pulham is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pulham’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pulham’s office at (858) 616-5499.
Is Dr. Pulham board certified in Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas Pulham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pulham speak?
Dr. Pulham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pulham treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pulham 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. Pulham. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- History of Other Digestive System Disease
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
- Past GI Disorder
- Previous Digestive Problem
- History of Gastrointestinal Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
- Z8719: Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
- Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ileitis
- Large Bowel Crohn's
- Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
- K5010: Crohn's disease of large intestine without complications
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
- Abnormal GI scan
- Unusual digestive imaging
- Digestive system imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pulham perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicolas Pulham may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pulham's office.
Does Dr. Pulham accept my insurance?
Dr. Pulham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 616-5499 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pulham accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Pulham 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
Centene
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gold Coast Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Pulham's office located?
What is Dr. Pulham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pulham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437451143.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pulham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pulham
What is Dr. Nicolas Pulham's specialty?
Dr. Pulham is a Gastroenterologist near San Diego, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Pulham to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicolas Pulham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pulham 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
Where can I learn more about Gastroenterologist?
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Is Nicolas Pulham accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas Pulham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicolas Pulham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pulham's office at (858) 616-5499 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicolas Pulham?
Please contact Dr. Pulham's office at (858) 616-5499 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicolas Pulham have?
Dr. Nicolas Pulham is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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