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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Self, Internist in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Lewis Self, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Self is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Self’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Self’s office at (760) 230-2252.
Is Dr. Self board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lewis Self, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Self speak?
Dr. Self and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Self treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Self 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. Self. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E860: Dehydration
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- PSE
- Brain fog from liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Overview
- Sugar Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E139: Other specified diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Breakdown
- Acute Muscle Injury
- Myoglobinuria
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6282: Rhabdomyolysis
Which procedures does Dr. Self perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lewis Self may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Self's office.
Does Dr. Self accept my insurance?
Dr. Self accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 230-2252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Self accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Self in Encinitas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Inland Empire
Medicare
Molina
Other Provider Networks
Premier
State of California
Universal Health Care
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Where is Dr. Self's office located?
What is Dr. Self's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Self's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942368907.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Self?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Self
What is Dr. Lewis Self's specialty?
Dr. Self is a Internist near Encinitas, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Self to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lewis Self affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Self is affiliated with El Centro Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Lewis Self accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lewis Self is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lewis Self offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Self's office at (760) 230-2252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lewis Self?
Please contact Dr. Self's office at (760) 230-2252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lewis Self have?
Dr. Lewis Self is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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