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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Mclawhon typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
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
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Mclawhon typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Mclawhon may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Mclawhon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mclawhon's office located?
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.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist do?
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.
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, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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
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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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