21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Foss, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. John Foss, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Foss graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine. Dr. Foss is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Foss’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Foss’s office at (601) 352-2273.
Where did Dr. Foss go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Foss board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Foss, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Foss speak?
Dr. Foss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Foss typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Foss 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. Foss. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Foss typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Foss performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Foss. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Foss accept my insurance?
Dr. Foss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 352-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Foss accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Foss 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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Foss' office located?
What is Dr. Foss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Foss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437221876.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Foss?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Foss
What is Dr. John Foss's specialty?
Dr. Foss is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. John Foss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Foss 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 John Foss accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Foss is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Foss offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Foss's office at (601) 352-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Foss?
Please contact Dr. Foss's office at (601) 352-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Foss have?
Dr. John Foss is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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