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Dr. James Youn, MD

La Mesa, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Youn, Family Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. James Youn, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Youn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Youn’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Youn’s office at (619) 528-5000.

    Is Dr. Youn board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. James Youn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Youn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Youn treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Youn 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. Youn. 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:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • DMD
    • BMD
    • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    • Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Problem
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin Ailment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Youn perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Youn may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Youn's office.

    Does Dr. Youn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Youn 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. Youn accept in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Youn in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other PACE

    • All Other Third Party

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

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    Where is Dr. Youn's office located?

    Dr. James Youn's Primary Practice

    3875 Avocado Blvd

    La Mesa, CA 91941

    (619) 528-5000

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    Dr. James Youn's Practice 2

    8080 Parkway Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

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    Dr. James Youn's Practice 3

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

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

    Dr. Youn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881742708.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Youn?

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

    What is Dr. James Youn's specialty?

    Dr. Youn is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Youn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Youn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Youn 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 James Youn accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Youn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Youn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Youn's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Youn?

    Please contact Dr. Youn's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Youn have?

    Dr. James Youn is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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