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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. 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 Kaiser Permanente 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Edmunds typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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)
- Asthma
- Asthma Emergency
- Prolonged Asthma Attack
- Status Asthmaticus
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4532: Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
- J4522: Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Edmunds typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Edmunds may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Edmunds' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Edmunds' office located?
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.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
Is this Dr. Michelle Edmunds affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edmunds is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Tri-City 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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Rady Childrens Specialists
3020 Childrens Way # 5064
San Diego, CA 92123