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Dr. Thomas Tellez, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tellez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Thomas Tellez, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Tellez graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Tellez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tellez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tellez’s office at (619) 528-5000.

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

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine

    • Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

    Is Dr. Tellez board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Tellez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tellez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tellez treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tellez 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. Tellez. 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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    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:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    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:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower back muscle
    • Lumbar muscle strain
    • Back tendon strain
    • Lower back soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle Sprain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Twisted right ankle
    • Right ankle ligament injury
    • Right ankle strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S93401A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Muscle Strain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled neck muscle
    • Cervical strain
    • Neck soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Which procedures does Dr. Tellez perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Tellez may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tellez's office.

    Does Dr. Tellez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tellez 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. Tellez accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Tellez 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Community Health Group

    • Contra Costa

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina

    • State of Iowa

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    Where is Dr. Tellez's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Tellez's Primary Practice

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (619) 528-5000

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    Dr. Thomas Tellez's Practice 2

    400 Craven Rd

    San Marcos, CA 92078

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

    Dr. Tellez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639227465.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tellez?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Tellez's specialty?

    Dr. Tellez is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Tellez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Tellez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tellez is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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

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    Is Thomas Tellez accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Tellez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Tellez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tellez's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Tellez?

    Please contact Dr. Tellez's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Tellez have?

    Dr. Thomas Tellez is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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