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Dr. Scott Herskovitz, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Herskovitz, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Scott Herskovitz, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Herskovitz is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herskovitz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herskovitz’s office at (858) 966-7433.
What languages does Dr. Herskovitz speak?
Dr. Herskovitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Herskovitz treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Herskovitz 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. Herskovitz. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Viral Infection
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
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:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
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:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- General Hand Injury
- Wrist Trauma
- Finger Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Herskovitz perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Scott Herskovitz may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Herskovitz's office.
Does Dr. Herskovitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Herskovitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-7433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Herskovitz accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Herskovitz 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
Centene
Community Health Group
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Herskovitz's office located?
Dr. Scott Herskovitz's Primary Practice
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-7433
What is Dr. Herskovitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Herskovitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225393499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herskovitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herskovitz
What is Dr. Scott Herskovitz's specialty?
Dr. Herskovitz is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Herskovitz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Herskovitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Herskovitz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Scott Herskovitz accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Herskovitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Herskovitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Herskovitz's office at (858) 966-7433 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Herskovitz?
Please contact Dr. Herskovitz's office at (858) 966-7433 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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