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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Metsch, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Daniel Metsch, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Metsch graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Metsch is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metsch’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metsch’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Where did Dr. Metsch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj | Rutgers
Is Dr. Metsch board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Metsch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Metsch speak?
Dr. Metsch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Metsch typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Metsch 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. Metsch. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Autism Screening
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
- ASD Screening
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
- Early Autism Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1341: Encounter for autism screening
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Metsch typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Metsch 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. Metsch's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Metsch accept my insurance?
Dr. Metsch 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. Metsch accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Metsch 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)
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Metsch's office located?
What is Dr. Metsch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metsch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184772105.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metsch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metsch
What is Dr. Daniel Metsch's specialty?
Dr. Metsch 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. Daniel Metsch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Metsch 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Daniel Metsch accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Metsch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Metsch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metsch's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Metsch?
Please contact Dr. Metsch's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Metsch have?
Dr. Daniel Metsch is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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