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Who is Dr. Howell, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Jeffrey Howell, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Howell graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed his residency at Nyu Downtown Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Howell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howell’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Where did Dr. Howell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Downtown Hosp, Internal Medicine | Nyu Downtown Hospital | NYU DOWNTOWN HOSPITAL
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Is Dr. Howell board certified in Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Howell, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Howell speak?
Dr. Howell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Howell treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Howell 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. Howell. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Post-stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from stroke
- Stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69251: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Degenerative Basal Ganglia Disease
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- Basal Ganglia Degeneration
- Movement Disorder Brain Disease
- Neurodegenerative Basal Ganglia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G238: Other specified degenerative diseases of basal ganglia
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Howell perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jeffrey Howell may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Howell's office.
Does Dr. Howell accept my insurance?
Dr. Howell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howell accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Howell 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of California
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Where is Dr. Howell's office located?
What is Dr. Howell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275692840.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Howell
What is Dr. Jeffrey Howell's specialty?
Dr. Howell is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Howell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Howell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Howell is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Jeffrey Howell accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Howell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Howell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Howell?
Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Howell have?
Dr. Jeffrey Howell is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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