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Who is Dr. Imus, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Paul Imus, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Imus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Imus’s office at (619) 464-6434.
What languages does Dr. Imus speak?
Dr. Imus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Imus typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Imus 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. Imus. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Imus typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Imus may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Imus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Imus accept my insurance?
Dr. Imus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 464-6434 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Imus accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Imus in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Provider Networks
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Imus' office located?
Dr. Paul Imus' Primary Practice
8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 200
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 464-6434
What is Dr. Imus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Imus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104116680.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Imus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Imus
What is Dr. Paul Imus's specialty?
Dr. Imus is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA.
Is this Dr. Paul Imus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Imus is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Imus accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Imus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Imus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Imus's office at (619) 464-6434 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Imus?
Please contact Dr. Imus's office at (619) 464-6434 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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