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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pala, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kaitlin Pala, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pala’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pala’s office at (619) 532-7792.
What languages does Dr. Pala speak?
Dr. Pala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pala treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pala 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. Pala. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Arrhythmia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- 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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Pala perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kaitlin Pala 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. Pala's office.
Does Dr. Pala accept my insurance?
Dr. Pala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 532-7792 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pala accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Pala in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Pala's office located?
Dr. Kaitlin Pala's Primary Practice
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 92134
(619) 532-7792
What is Dr. Pala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376833038.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pala
What is Dr. Kaitlin Pala's specialty?
Dr. Pala is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Pala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kaitlin Pala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pala is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Kaitlin Pala accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kaitlin Pala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kaitlin Pala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pala's office at (619) 532-7792 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kaitlin Pala?
Please contact Dr. Pala's office at (619) 532-7792 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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