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Dr. Gwendolyn Wright, MD

San Diego, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Gwendolyn Wright, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Wright is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wright’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wright’s office at (619) 278-3300.

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

      Is Dr. Wright board certified in Pediatrician?

      Yes, Dr. Gwendolyn Wright, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

      What languages does Dr. Wright speak?

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

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Wright treat?

      As a Pediatrician, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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 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:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z23: Encounter for immunization

      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:

      • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
      • Baby Health Checkup
      • Infant and Newborn Care
      • Early infant health exam
      • First week baby checkup
      • Post-delivery newborn exam

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

      Also known as:

      • Common Cold
      • Upper Respiratory Infection
      • Head Cold
      • Cold Symptoms

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • ADHD, Combined Type
      • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
      • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
      • Combined ADHD
      • Typical ADHD

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

      Also known as:

      • Fever
      • High temperature
      • Pyrexia
      • Elevated body temperature

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R509: Fever, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Acute Cough
      • Cough
      • Sudden cough
      • Short-term cough
      • New cough

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R051: Acute cough

      Also known as:

      • Pink Eye
      • Conjunctivitis
      • Red Eye
      • Acute Conjunctivitis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral

      Also known as:

      • Vomiting
      • Nausea and Vomiting
      • Throwing up
      • Emesis
      • Puking

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Sore Throat
      • Acute pharyngitis
      • Throat inflammation
      • Acute throat infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Ear Infection
      • Otitis Media
      • Middle Ear Infection
      • Ear Inflammation

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H66006: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, recurrent, bilateral

      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:

      • Acute Bronchiolitis
      • Bronchial Disorder
      • Inflammation of small airways
      • Bronchiole infection
      • Acute lung inflammation

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Tongue-Tie
      • Birth Defects
      • Tongue Disorder
      • Ankyloglossia
      • Short Lingual Frenulum
      • Tied Tongue

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Q381: Ankyloglossia

      Also known as:

      • Other Specified Lung Disorder
      • Other Breathing Conditions
      • Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
      • Specific Lung Problems

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J988: Other specified respiratory disorders

      Also known as:

      • Male Circumcision
      • Circumcision
      • Foreskin removal
      • Routine circumcision
      • Ritual circumcision

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

      Also known as:

      • Constipation
      • Difficulty Passing Stool
      • Infrequent Bowel Movements
      • Hard Stools

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Neck Muscle Deformity at Birth
      • Birth Defects
      • Congenital Sternocleidomastoid Deformity
      • Wry Neck in Babies
      • Congenital Neck Muscle Abnormality

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Q680: Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscle

      Also known as:

      • Failure to Thrive in Children
      • Growth Disorder
      • Poor growth in children
      • Childhood growth problems
      • Infant growth failure

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

      Which procedures does Dr. Wright perform as a Pediatrician?

      As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Gwendolyn Wright may include:

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

      Does Dr. Wright accept my insurance?

      Dr. Wright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 278-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

      Dr. Wright 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

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • OptumRx

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

      • Scripps Health

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Wright's office located?

      Dr. Gwendolyn Wright's Primary Practice

      501 Washington St Ste 600

      San Diego, CA 92103

      (619) 278-3300

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

      Dr. Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144391905.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wright?

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

      What is Dr. Gwendolyn Wright's specialty?

      Dr. Wright 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. Wright to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Gwendolyn Wright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Wright is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 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 Gwendolyn Wright accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

      Yes, Dr. Gwendolyn Wright is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Gwendolyn Wright offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Wright's office at (619) 278-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Gwendolyn Wright?

      Please contact Dr. Wright's office at (619) 278-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Gwendolyn Wright have?

      Dr. Gwendolyn Wright is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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