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Dr. Branden Engorn, MD

San Diego, CA

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    Who is Dr. Engorn, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Branden Engorn, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Engorn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Engorn’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Engorn’s office at (858) 565-9666.

    What languages does Dr. Engorn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Engorn treat?

    As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Engorn 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. Engorn. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Sudden Airway Spasm
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation
    • Acute airway constriction
    • Bronchial spasm
    • Sudden narrowing of airways

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
    • J9801: Acute bronchospasm

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Septic Shock
    • Sepsis
    • Shock
    • Severe blood poisoning with shock
    • Septic collapse
    • Infection-induced shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock

    Also known as:

    • Severe Asthma Attack
    • Asthma
    • Status Asthmaticus
    • Life-Threatening Asthma
    • Asthma Crisis
    • Asthma Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase II Deficiency
    • Lipid Metabolism Disorder
    • Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II deficiency
    • CPT2 Deficiency
    • Muscle CPT Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E71314: Muscle carnitine palmitoyltransferase deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Engorn perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?

    As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Branden Engorn may include:

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

    Does Dr. Engorn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Engorn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Engorn accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Engorn 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 Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Inland Empire

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego

    • Sharp Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Engorn's office located?

    Dr. Branden Engorn's Primary Practice

    3626 Ruffin Rd

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 565-9666

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

    Dr. Engorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114160991.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Engorn?

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

    What is Dr. Branden Engorn's specialty?

    Dr. Engorn is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Engorn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Branden Engorn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Engorn is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Pediatric Critical Care 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 Branden Engorn accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Branden Engorn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Branden Engorn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Engorn's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Branden Engorn?

    Please contact Dr. Engorn's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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