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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lafree, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Andrew Lafree, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lafree is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lafree’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lafree’s office at (619) 831-9501.
What languages does Dr. Lafree speak?
Dr. Lafree and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lafree typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lafree 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. Lafree. 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
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lafree typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Lafree may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lafree's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lafree accept my insurance?
Dr. Lafree accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 831-9501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lafree accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Lafree in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lafree's office located?
What is Dr. Lafree's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lafree's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639437809.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafree?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lafree
What is Dr. Andrew Lafree's specialty?
Dr. Lafree is a 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 this Dr. Andrew Lafree affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lafree is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 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
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Is Andrew Lafree accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Lafree is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Lafree offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lafree's office at (619) 831-9501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Lafree?
Please contact Dr. Lafree's office at (619) 831-9501 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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