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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mehalek, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Karen Mehalek, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Mehalek graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed her residency at New York Hospital. Dr. Mehalek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehalek’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Where did Dr. Mehalek go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Hospital | New York Methodist Hospital Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
What languages does Dr. Mehalek speak?
Dr. Mehalek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mehalek treat?
As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Mehalek 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. Mehalek. 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:
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- First Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
- Mid-pregnancy care
- Second trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy
- Late pregnancy care
- Third trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in late pregnancy
- Early pregnancy care
- First trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in early pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
- Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester
- Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
- Z3401: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, first trimester
- Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Pregnancy Care for History of Early Labor
- Pregnancy Care for Past Obstetric Problems
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Childbirth Problems
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
- Monitoring Pregnancy After Preterm Birth
- Specialized Pregnancy Care for Past Early Delivery
- High-Risk Obstetric Monitoring
- Monitoring Pregnancy After Reproductive Issues
- Specialized Pregnancy Care for Previous Complications
- High-Risk Obstetric History Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
- O0991: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
- O09212: Supervision of pregnancy with history of pre-term labor, second trimester
- O09293: Supervision of pregnancy with other poor reproductive or obstetric history, third trimester
- O09213: Supervision of pregnancy with history of pre-term labor, third trimester
Also known as:
- High-Risk Pregnancy Due to Infertility History
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
- Female Infertility
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy after infertility
- Infertility and pregnancy care
- Special care for pregnancy after infertility
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
- Pregnancy monitoring for older first pregnancy
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (first birth)
- Geriatric primigravida care
- Older first-time mom pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0900: Supervision of pregnancy with history of infertility, unspecified trimester
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
- O09512: Supervision of elderly primigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening
- Prenatal Testing
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Mehalek perform as a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), procedures performed by an Dr. Karen Mehalek may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mehalek's office.
Does Dr. Mehalek accept my insurance?
Dr. Mehalek 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. Mehalek accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Mehalek 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
Blue Shield of California
Contra Costa
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Molina
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Where is Dr. Mehalek's office located?
What is Dr. Mehalek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mehalek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205903150.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehalek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mehalek
What is Dr. Karen Mehalek's specialty?
Dr. Mehalek is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near San Diego, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Mehalek to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karen Mehalek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mehalek 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
Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
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Is Karen Mehalek accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Mehalek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Mehalek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mehalek's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Mehalek?
Please contact Dr. Mehalek's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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