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Who is Dr. Vargas Trujillo, Pediatric Endocrinologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Marcela Vargas Trujillo, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vargas Trujillo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas Trujillo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas Trujillo’s office at (858) 966-4032.
What languages does Dr. Vargas Trujillo speak?
Dr. Vargas Trujillo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Vargas Trujillo typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Vargas Trujillo 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. Vargas Trujillo. 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:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Overactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
- Pituitary Hyperfunction
- Excess Pituitary Hormone
- Hyperpituitarism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
- E228: Other hyperfunction of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Vargas Trujillo typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Marcela Vargas Trujillo may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Vargas Trujillo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vargas Trujillo accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas Trujillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-4032 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas Trujillo accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Vargas Trujillo 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vargas Trujillo's office located?
Dr. Marcela Vargas Trujillo's Primary Practice
7910 Frost St Ste 200
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-4032
What is Dr. Vargas Trujillo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vargas Trujillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952534091.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vargas Trujillo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vargas Trujillo
What is Dr. Marcela Vargas Trujillo's specialty?
Dr. Vargas Trujillo is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Marcela Vargas Trujillo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vargas Trujillo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Marcela Vargas Trujillo accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Marcela Vargas Trujillo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marcela Vargas Trujillo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vargas Trujillo's office at (858) 966-4032 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marcela Vargas Trujillo?
Please contact Dr. Vargas Trujillo's office at (858) 966-4032 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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