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Dr. Brian Lichtenstein, MD

Dr. Brian Lichtenstein, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lichtenstein, Hospitalist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Brian Lichtenstein, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lichtenstein graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Lichtenstein is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lichtenstein’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lichtenstein’s office at (858) 499-2616.

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

    • Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of California

    What languages does Dr. Lichtenstein speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lichtenstein treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lichtenstein 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. Lichtenstein. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Which procedures does Dr. Lichtenstein perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Lichtenstein may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lichtenstein accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lichtenstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 499-2616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lichtenstein 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

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicaid

    • Peak

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lichtenstein's office located?

    Dr. Brian Lichtenstein's Primary Practice

    2929 Health Center Dr

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 499-2616

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    Dr. Brian Lichtenstein's Practice 2

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. Brian Lichtenstein's Practice 3

    1400 E Palomar St

    Chula Vista, CA 91913

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

    Dr. Lichtenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205142908.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lichtenstein?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Lichtenstein's specialty?

    Dr. Lichtenstein is a Hospitalist near San Diego, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Lichtenstein to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Lichtenstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lichtenstein is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Brian Lichtenstein accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Lichtenstein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Lichtenstein offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lichtenstein's office at (858) 499-2616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Lichtenstein?

    Please contact Dr. Lichtenstein's office at (858) 499-2616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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