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Dr. Ronald Mclawhon, MD

Dr. Ronald Mclawhon, MD

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mclawhon, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Ronald Mclawhon, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Mclawhon graduated from Saint Louis University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Dr. Mclawhon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mclawhon’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mclawhon’s office at (858) 534-4323.

    Where did Dr. Mclawhon go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Saint Louis University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO | Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL | Director, Clinical Laboratories; Division Chief, Laboratory Medicine | Clinical Professor

    Is Dr. Mclawhon board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ronald Mclawhon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Mclawhon speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mclawhon treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Mclawhon 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. Mclawhon. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Nutritional Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Dietary Disorder Screening
    • Malnutrition Screening
    • Nutrient Deficiency Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1321: Encounter for screening for nutritional disorder

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
    • Breast Cancer
    • ER Positive Breast Cancer
    • Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
    • Estrogen-Driven Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Does Dr. Mclawhon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mclawhon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 534-4323 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mclawhon accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Mclawhon in La Jolla, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • OptumRx

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Scripps Health

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mclawhon's office located?

    Dr. Ronald Mclawhon's Primary Practice

    9500 Gilman Dr # 717

    La Jolla, CA 92093

    (858) 534-4323

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    Dr. Ronald Mclawhon's Practice 2

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

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

    Dr. Mclawhon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689723371.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mclawhon?

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

    What is Dr. Ronald Mclawhon's specialty?

    Dr. Mclawhon is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near La Jolla, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Mclawhon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ronald Mclawhon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mclawhon is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

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    Is Ronald Mclawhon accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ronald Mclawhon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ronald Mclawhon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mclawhon's office at (858) 534-4323 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ronald Mclawhon?

    Please contact Dr. Mclawhon's office at (858) 534-4323 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ronald Mclawhon have?

    Dr. Ronald Mclawhon is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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