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Dr. Michelle Edmunds, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Edmunds, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Michelle Edmunds, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Edmunds graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSD-Kaiser San Diego. Dr. Edmunds is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edmunds’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edmunds’s office at (858) 966-6764.

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

    • Residency: UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Edmunds speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Edmunds treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Edmunds 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. Edmunds. 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:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Sudden Airway Spasm
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation
    • Acute airway constriction
    • Bronchial spasm
    • Sudden narrowing of airways

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
    • J9801: Acute bronchospasm

    Also known as:

    • Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
    • Severe Asthma Attack
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Emergency
    • Prolonged Asthma Attack
    • Status Asthmaticus
    • Life-Threatening Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4532: Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
    • J4522: Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
    • J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • RSV Pneumonia
    • Mycoplasma Pneumonia
    • Viral Pneumonia
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • RSV Lung Infection
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lung Infection
    • Walking Pneumonia
    • Atypical Pneumonia
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection (Viral)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J121: Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia
    • J157: Pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
    • J129: Viral pneumonia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Acute inflammation of bronchioles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms

    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:

    • Kidney Infection
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
    • Pyelonephritis
    • Acute Kidney Infection
    • Renal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N10: Acute pyelonephritis

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Which procedures does Dr. Edmunds perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Michelle Edmunds may include:

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

    Does Dr. Edmunds accept my insurance?

    Dr. Edmunds accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-6764 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Edmunds 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

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Inland Empire

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Edmunds' office located?

    Dr. Michelle Edmunds' Primary Practice

    3020 Childrens Way # 5064

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 966-6764

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    Dr. Michelle Edmunds' Practice 2

    8110 Birmingham Way Bldg 28

    San Diego, CA 92123

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

    Dr. Edmunds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881958064.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edmunds?

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

    What is Dr. Michelle Edmunds's specialty?

    Dr. Edmunds is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Edmunds to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michelle Edmunds affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Edmunds is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Tri-City Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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 Michelle Edmunds accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michelle Edmunds is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michelle Edmunds offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Edmunds's office at (858) 966-6764 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michelle Edmunds?

    Please contact Dr. Edmunds's office at (858) 966-6764 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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