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Dr. Thomas Pederson, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Critical Care Internist

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pederson, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Thomas Pederson, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pederson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pederson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pederson’s office at (888) 539-8781.

    What languages does Dr. Pederson speak?

    Dr. Pederson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pederson typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pederson 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. Pederson. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pederson typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Pederson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pederson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pederson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pederson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 539-8781 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pederson accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Pederson in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pederson's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Pederson's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (888) 539-8781

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    Dr. Thomas Pederson's Practice 2

    1415 Ross Ave

    El Centro, CA 92243

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    What is Dr. Pederson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pederson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346803996.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pederson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pederson

    What is Dr. Thomas Pederson's specialty?

    Dr. Pederson is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Thomas Pederson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pederson is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Adventist Health White Memorial 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Thomas Pederson accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Pederson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Pederson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pederson's office at (888) 539-8781 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Pederson?

    Please contact Dr. Pederson's office at (888) 539-8781 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pederson's office located?

    Dr. Pederson's offices are located in San Diego, CA and El Centro, CA.