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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hermes, Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Joy-Marie Hermes, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hermes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hermes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hermes’s office at (312) 942-7080.
What languages does Dr. Hermes speak?
Dr. Hermes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Hermes typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Hermes 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. Hermes. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Hermes typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Hermes 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. Hermes. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Hermes accept my insurance?
Dr. Hermes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-7080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hermes accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Hermes 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
All Other Third Party
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hermes' office located?
Dr. Joy-Marie Hermes' Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(312) 942-7080
What is Dr. Hermes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hermes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134789258.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hermes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hermes
What is Dr. Joy-Marie Hermes's specialty?
Dr. Hermes is a Gastroenterologist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Joy-Marie Hermes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hermes is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Joy-Marie Hermes accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joy-Marie Hermes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joy-Marie Hermes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hermes's office at (312) 942-7080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joy-Marie Hermes?
Please contact Dr. Hermes's office at (312) 942-7080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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