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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Callahan, Hospitalist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Matthew Callahan, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Callahan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Callahan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Callahan’s office at (619) 260-7125.
What languages does Dr. Callahan speak?
Dr. Callahan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Callahan typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Callahan 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. Callahan. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Callahan typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Callahan may include:
Please contact Dr. Callahan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Callahan accept my insurance?
Dr. Callahan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 260-7125 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Callahan accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Callahan in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Callahan's office located?
What is Dr. Callahan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Callahan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083901839.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Callahan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Callahan
What is Dr. Matthew Callahan's specialty?
Dr. Callahan is a Hospitalist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Matthew Callahan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Callahan is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Tri-City Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 Matthew Callahan accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Callahan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Callahan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Callahan's office at (619) 260-7125 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Callahan?
Please contact Dr. Callahan's office at (619) 260-7125 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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