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Dr. James Zhou, MD

San Diego, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zhou, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. James Zhou, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Zhou is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhou’s office at (619) 528-5000.

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

      What languages does Dr. Zhou speak?

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

      • Chinese

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Zhou treat?

      As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zhou 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. Zhou. 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:

      • Type 2 Diabetes
      • Diabetes Complicationss
      • Diabetes Type 2
      • Type 2 diabetes
      • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
      • Diabetes Related Health Problems
      • Advanced Diabetes
      • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
      • Adult-Onset Diabetes
      • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
      • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

      Also known as:

      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertension
      • Primary Hypertension
      • Essential Hypertension

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      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:

      • Epidermal Cyst
      • Skin Condition
      • Sebaceous Cyst
      • Keratin Cyst
      • Epidermoid Cyst

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • L720: Epidermal cyst

      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:

      • Urinary Tract Infection
      • UTI
      • Bladder infection
      • Kidney infection
      • Urine infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

      Also known as:

      • Common Cold
      • Upper Respiratory Infection
      • Head Cold
      • Cold Symptoms

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Fatigue
      • Tiredness
      • Lack of energy
      • Exhaustion

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R5383: Other fatigue

      Also known as:

      • Low Back Pain
      • Back Pain
      • Lumbago
      • Lower Back Ache
      • Backache

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • General Health Screening
      • Health Screening
      • Routine Check-up
      • Preventive Health Exam
      • Wellness Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Sepsis
      • Blood Poisoning
      • Septicemia
      • Systemic Bacterial Infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
      • Chronic Kidney Disease
      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
      • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
      • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

      Also known as:

      • Peripheral Artery Disease
      • PVD
      • PAD
      • Poor Circulation in Legs
      • Blocked Leg Arteries

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • High Cholesterol
      • Cholesterol
      • Triglycerides
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • High lipids
      • Dyslipidemia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Skin Rash
      • Rashes
      • Skin Eruption
      • Hives
      • Dermatitis
      • Skin Inflammation

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

      Also known as:

      • Other Specified Aftercare
      • Specific post-op care
      • Specialized recovery care
      • Follow-up for specific procedures

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

      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:

      • Abdominal Bloating
      • Gas
      • Gas in the Digestive Tract
      • Bloated Stomach
      • Swollen Belly
      • Gaseous Distension

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)

      Which procedures does Dr. Zhou perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

      As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Zhou may include:

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

      Does Dr. Zhou accept my insurance?

      Dr. Zhou 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. Zhou accept in San Diego, CA?

      Dr. Zhou 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

      • Centene

      • Crown Cork and Seal Company

      • Kaiser Permanente

      • Medicare

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Zhou's office located?

      Dr. James Zhou's Primary Practice

      4647 Zion Ave

      San Diego, CA 92120

      (619) 528-5000

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      Dr. James Zhou's Practice 2

      4405 Vandever Ave

      San Diego, CA 92120

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

      Dr. Zhou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538236369.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhou?

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

      What is Dr. James Zhou's specialty?

      Dr. Zhou 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. Zhou to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. James Zhou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Zhou is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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?

      Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 James Zhou accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

      Yes, Dr. James Zhou is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. James Zhou offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Zhou'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 Zhou?

      Please contact Dr. Zhou's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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