26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Berger, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Paulo Berger, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Berger graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Berger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berger’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berger’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Where did Dr. Berger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Berger board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Paulo Berger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Berger speak?
Dr. Berger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Berger typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Berger 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. Berger. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
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:
- 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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Berger typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paulo Berger may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Berger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Berger accept my insurance?
Dr. Berger 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. Berger accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Berger in San Diego, 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
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Quest
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Berger's office located?
What is Dr. Berger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467500413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berger
What is Dr. Paulo Berger's specialty?
Dr. Berger is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Paulo Berger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berger is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Tri-City Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paulo Berger accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paulo Berger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paulo Berger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berger's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paulo Berger?
Please contact Dr. Berger's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paulo Berger have?
Dr. Paulo Berger is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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