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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wijeratne, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Pushpanjalie Wijeratne, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Wijeratne is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wijeratne’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wijeratne’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Is Dr. Wijeratne board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Pushpanjalie Wijeratne, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wijeratne speak?
Dr. Wijeratne and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wijeratne treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wijeratne 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. Wijeratne. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Patient Refused Vaccination
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
- Vaccine refusal
- Refusal to vaccinate
- Immunization refusal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
- Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal
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:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Tobacco Cessation Counseling
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Quitting tobacco support
- Nicotine addiction counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z716: Tobacco abuse counseling
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Which procedures does Dr. Wijeratne perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Pushpanjalie Wijeratne may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wijeratne's office.
Does Dr. Wijeratne accept my insurance?
Dr. Wijeratne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wijeratne accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Wijeratne 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
Cooperative Benefit Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Wijeratne's office located?
Dr. Pushpanjalie Wijeratne's Primary Practice
4647 Zion Ave
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 528-5000
What is Dr. Wijeratne's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wijeratne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649423476.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wijeratne?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wijeratne
What is Dr. Pushpanjalie Wijeratne's specialty?
Dr. Wijeratne is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Wijeratne to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pushpanjalie Wijeratne affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wijeratne is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Pushpanjalie Wijeratne accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pushpanjalie Wijeratne is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pushpanjalie Wijeratne offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wijeratne's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pushpanjalie Wijeratne?
Please contact Dr. Wijeratne's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pushpanjalie Wijeratne have?
Dr. Pushpanjalie Wijeratne is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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