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Dr. Ralph Hernandez, MD

Chula Vista, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hernandez, Family Medicine Specialist in Chula Vista, CA?

    Dr. Ralph Hernandez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hernandez completed his residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Family Practice. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office at (619) 423-0343.

    Where did Dr. Hernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Family Practice

    • Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut

    What languages does Dr. Hernandez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hernandez typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hernandez typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Hernandez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hernandez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 423-0343 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Chula Vista, CA?

    Dr. Hernandez in Chula Vista, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • State of California

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?

    Dr. Ralph Hernandez's Primary Practice

    880 Third Ave # A

    Chula Vista, CA 91911

    (619) 423-0343

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    Dr. Ralph Hernandez's Practice 2

    1666 Precision Park Ln

    San Diego, CA 92173

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    Dr. Ralph Hernandez's Practice 3

    2937 Beyer Blvd

    San Diego, CA 92154

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

    Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285782151.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hernandez?

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

    What is Dr. Ralph Hernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Hernandez is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chula Vista, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Ralph Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ralph Hernandez accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ralph Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ralph Hernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (619) 423-0343 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ralph Hernandez?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (619) 423-0343 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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