Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pedersen, Rheumatologist in La Jolla, CA?
Where did Dr. Pedersen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Queensland School of Medicine | UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine | Rheumatologist
Is Dr. Pedersen board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Pedersen is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pedersen speak?
Dr. Pedersen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Pedersen typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Pedersen 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. Pedersen. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Lupus kidney disease
- Kidney Disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Scleroderma
- Systemic scleroderma
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Hardening of the Skin
- Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M349: Systemic sclerosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjogren Syndrome
- Sjögren's Disease
- Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Pedersen typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Pedersen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pedersen. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Pedersen accept my insurance?
Dr. Pedersen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6248 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pedersen accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Pedersen in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pedersen's office located?
Dr. Brian Pedersen's Primary Practice
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 543-6248
What hospitals are Dr. Pedersen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pedersen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pedersen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pedersen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790913770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pedersen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pedersen