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Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kookootsedes, Rheumatologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kookootsedes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kookootsedes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kookootsedes’s office at (619) 287-9730.

    What languages does Dr. Kookootsedes speak?

    Dr. Kookootsedes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kookootsedes treat?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Kookootsedes 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. Kookootsedes. 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:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Left Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort
    • Ache in left hand
    • Left hand discomfort
    • Sore left hand

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right hand
    • M79642: Pain in left hand

    Also known as:

    • Inflammatory Arthritis
    • Arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease
    • Polyarthritis
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Joint Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot
    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
    • PMR
    • Inflammatory Rheumatism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica

    Which procedures does Dr. Kookootsedes perform as a Rheumatologist?

    As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kookootsedes' office.

    Does Dr. Kookootsedes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kookootsedes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 287-9730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kookootsedes accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Kookootsedes 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kookootsedes' office located?

    Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes' Primary Practice

    3633 Camino del Rio S Ste 300

    San Diego, CA 92108

    (619) 287-9730

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    Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes' Practice 2

    3500 Lomita Blvd Ste M100

    Torrance, CA 90505

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    Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes' Practice 3

    441 W State St

    El Centro, CA 92243

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    What is Dr. Kookootsedes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kookootsedes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720428048.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kookootsedes?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kookootsedes

    What is Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes's specialty?

    Dr. Kookootsedes is a Rheumatologist near San Diego, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Kookootsedes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kookootsedes is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, El Centro Regional Medical Center, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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

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    Is Gayle Kookootsedes accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kookootsedes's office at (619) 287-9730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gayle Kookootsedes?

    Please contact Dr. Kookootsedes's office at (619) 287-9730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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