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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Firestein, Hospitalist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Catherine Firestein, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Firestein is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Firestein’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Firestein’s office at (800) 926-8273.
What languages does Dr. Firestein speak?
Dr. Firestein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Firestein typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Firestein 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. Firestein. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Firestein typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Firestein may include:
Please contact Dr. Firestein's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Firestein accept my insurance?
Dr. Firestein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Firestein accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Firestein in La Jolla, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Firestein's office located?
Dr. Catherine Firestein's Primary Practice
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(800) 926-8273
What is Dr. Firestein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Firestein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427348382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Firestein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Firestein
What is Dr. Catherine Firestein's specialty?
Dr. Firestein is a Hospitalist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Catherine Firestein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Firestein is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Catherine Firestein accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Firestein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Firestein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Firestein's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Firestein?
Please contact Dr. Firestein's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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