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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shi, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Rujing Shi, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Shi is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shi’s office at (619) 260-7125.
What languages does Dr. Shi speak?
Dr. Shi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shi typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shi 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. Shi. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shi typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Rujing Shi may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Shi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shi accept my insurance?
Dr. Shi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 260-7125 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shi accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Shi 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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shi's office located?
What is Dr. Shi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710446539.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shi
What is Dr. Rujing Shi's specialty?
Dr. Shi is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Rujing Shi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shi is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rujing Shi accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rujing Shi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rujing Shi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shi's office at (619) 260-7125 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rujing Shi?
Please contact Dr. Shi's office at (619) 260-7125 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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