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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Butler, Hospitalist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Brian Butler, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Butler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Butler’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Butler’s office at (619) 294-8111.
What languages does Dr. Butler speak?
Dr. Butler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Butler treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Butler 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. Butler. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Butler perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Butler may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Butler's office.
Does Dr. Butler accept my insurance?
Dr. Butler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 294-8111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Butler accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Butler in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Butler's office located?
What is Dr. Butler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003058991.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Butler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Butler
What is Dr. Brian Butler's specialty?
Dr. Butler is a Hospitalist near San Diego, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Butler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Butler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Butler is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
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Is Brian Butler accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Butler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Butler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Butler's office at (619) 294-8111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Butler?
Please contact Dr. Butler's office at (619) 294-8111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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