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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dittmar, Hospitalist in South Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Michael Dittmar is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in South Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dittmar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dittmar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dittmar’s office at (626) 256-4673.
What languages does Dr. Dittmar speak?
Dr. Dittmar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dittmar treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Dittmar 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. Dittmar. 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:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- Pain
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
- Cancer
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
- Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
- Stomach Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
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:
- Blocked Bile Duct
- Bile Duct Disease
- Biliary Obstruction
- Bile Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Bile Duct
ICD-10 Codes:
- K831: Obstruction of bile duct
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Which procedures does Dr. Dittmar perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Dittmar may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dittmar's office.
Does Dr. Dittmar accept my insurance?
Dr. Dittmar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 256-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dittmar accept in South Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Dittmar in South Pasadena, 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
Amcare Co
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Inland Empire
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dittmar's office located?
Dr. Michael Dittmar's Primary Practice
209 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 256-4673
What is Dr. Dittmar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dittmar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801357439.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dittmar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dittmar
What is Dr. Michael Dittmar's specialty?
Dr. Dittmar is a Hospitalist near South Pasadena, 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. Dittmar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Dittmar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dittmar is affiliated with City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center 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 Michael Dittmar accepting new patients in South Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Dittmar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Dittmar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dittmar's office at (626) 256-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Dittmar?
Please contact Dr. Dittmar's office at (626) 256-4673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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