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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. Dr. Kookootsedes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kookootsedes’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Rheumatologist like Dr. Kookootsedes typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Right Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Kookootsedes typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Kookootsedes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Provider Networks
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kookootsedes is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado 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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