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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. 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 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zhou typically 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. 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:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • Diabetes Complicationss
      • Diabetes Type 2
      • Type 2 diabetes
      • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
      • Diabetes Related Health Problems
      • Advanced Diabetes

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

      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

      What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zhou typically perform?

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

      Please contact Dr. Zhou's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

      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 Corporation

      • Kaiser Permanente

      • Medicare

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • Unknown

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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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      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.

      What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

      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.

      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, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

      Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 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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