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Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ferrer, Adult Medicine Specialist in Vista, CA?
Dr. Edward Ferrer, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vista, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ferrer graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program. Dr. Ferrer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ferrer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ferrer’s office at (760) 806-5500.
Where did Dr. Ferrer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ferrer speak?
Dr. Ferrer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ferrer typically treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ferrer 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. Ferrer. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ferrer typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ferrer 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. Ferrer. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Vasectomy
- Male Birth Control Surgery
- Male Sterilization Procedure
- Semen Analysis After Vasectomy
CPT Codes:
- 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Ferrer accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferrer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 806-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferrer accept in Vista, CA?
Dr. Ferrer in Vista, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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What is Dr. Ferrer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferrer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861707994.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferrer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferrer
What is Dr. Edward Ferrer's specialty?
Dr. Ferrer is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Vista, CA.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is this Dr. Edward Ferrer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ferrer is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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
When to see an Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edward Ferrer accepting new patients in Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Edward Ferrer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Ferrer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ferrer's office at (760) 806-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Ferrer?
Please contact Dr. Ferrer's office at (760) 806-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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