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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kihara, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Lynn Kihara, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kihara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kihara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kihara’s office at (617) 732-4740.
What languages does Dr. Kihara speak?
Dr. Kihara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kihara treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Kihara 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. Kihara. 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control Implant Check-up
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- Getting an IUD
- IUD procedure
- Contraceptive implant follow-up
- Nexplanon monitoring
- Subdermal implant check
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
- Z3046: Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
- IUD Removal and Reinsertion
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- IUD
- Intrauterine Device
- Coil
- Intrauterine Device Exchange
- IUD Replacement
- New IUD Insertion
- Intrauterine Device Extraction
- Taking out IUD
- Removing an IUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z975: Presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device
- Z30433: Encounter for removal and reinsertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
- Z30432: Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- First Trimester Prenatal Care
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Early pregnancy care
- First trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in early pregnancy
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
- Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Unwanted Pregnancy Issues
- Unplanned pregnancy concerns
- Crisis pregnancy
- Difficult pregnancy decision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z640: Problems related to unwanted pregnancy
Also known as:
- High-Risk Pregnancy Due to Infertility History
- Female Infertility
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy after infertility
- Infertility and pregnancy care
- Special care for pregnancy after infertility
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0900: Supervision of pregnancy with history of infertility, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Missed Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Silent miscarriage
- Delayed miscarriage
- Missed abortion
ICD-10 Codes:
- O021: Missed abortion
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening
- Prenatal Testing
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Also known as:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- High-Risk HPV Detected in Cervix
- HPV
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Positive High-Risk Cervical HPV Test
- High-Risk Human Papillomavirus of Cervix
- Cervical HPV Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87810: Cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
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
What procedures does Dr. Kihara perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Kihara performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kihara. 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Paracervical Nerve Block (Uterine)
- Uterine Nerve Block
- Cervical Nerve Injection
- Pelvic Pain Injection
- Anesthetic for Uterus
CPT Codes:
- 64435: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; paracervical (uterine) nerve
Also known as:
- Removal of Birth Control Implant
- Birth Control
- Contraceptive Implant Removal
- Nexplanon Removal
- Arm Implant Removal
- Birth Control Capsule Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11976: Removal, implantable contraceptive capsules
Also known as:
- Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
- D&C for Missed Abortion
- Surgical Miscarriage Management
- First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester
Does Dr. Kihara accept my insurance?
Dr. Kihara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-4740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kihara accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kihara 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
AlphaCare
Beacon Health Options
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
State of Utah
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Where is Dr. Kihara's office located?
What is Dr. Kihara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kihara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063726933.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kihara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kihara
What is Dr. Lynn Kihara's specialty?
Dr. Kihara 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. Kihara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lynn Kihara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kihara 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
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Is Lynn Kihara accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lynn Kihara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lynn Kihara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kihara's office at (617) 732-4740 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lynn Kihara?
Please contact Dr. Kihara's office at (617) 732-4740 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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