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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Busa, Rheumatologist in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Swapna Busa, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Busa is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Busa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Busa’s office at (619) 334-4869.
What languages does Dr. Busa speak?
Dr. Busa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Busa typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Busa 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. Busa. 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:
- Musculoskeletal Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone and Muscle Check-up
- Joint Health Screening
- Orthopedic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13828: Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
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
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
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Busa typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Swapna Busa may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Busa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Busa accept my insurance?
Dr. Busa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 334-4869 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Busa accept in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Busa in El Cajon, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Busa's office located?
What is Dr. Busa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Busa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841592763.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Busa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Busa
What is Dr. Swapna Busa's specialty?
Dr. Busa is a Rheumatologist near El Cajon, CA.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Swapna Busa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Busa is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside 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
When to see a Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Rheumatologist. Explore 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 Swapna Busa accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?
Yes, Dr. Swapna Busa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Swapna Busa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Busa's office at (619) 334-4869 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Swapna Busa?
Please contact Dr. Busa's office at (619) 334-4869 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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