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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kringel, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. James Kringel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Kringel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kringel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kringel’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Is Dr. Kringel board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. James Kringel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kringel speak?
Dr. Kringel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kringel typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kringel 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. Kringel. 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:
- 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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic 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
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kringel typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. James Kringel may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Kringel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kringel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kringel 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. Kringel accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kringel 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
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kringel's office located?
What is Dr. Kringel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kringel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629145453.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kringel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kringel
What is Dr. James Kringel's specialty?
Dr. Kringel 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. James Kringel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kringel 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Kringel accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Kringel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Kringel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kringel's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Kringel?
Please contact Dr. Kringel's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Kringel have?
Dr. James Kringel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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