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Who is Dr. Carreon, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist in San Marcos, CA?
Dr. Richard Carreon, MD is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Marcos, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Carreon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carreon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carreon’s office at (619) 528-5000.
What languages does Dr. Carreon speak?
Dr. Carreon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Carreon treat?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carreon 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. Carreon. 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:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Nicotine Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Carreon perform as a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Carreon may include:
- Certified Medical Examination for Athlete
- Exercise Counseling
- Platelet Rich Plasma Procedure
- Pre-Sports Evaluation
- Pre-Sports Physical
- Shoulder Surgery
- Sports Concussion
- Sports Injury Prevention
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Carreon's office.
Does Dr. Carreon accept my insurance?
Dr. Carreon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carreon accept in San Marcos, CA?
Dr. Carreon in San Marcos, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Carreon's office located?
What is Dr. Carreon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carreon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730440793.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carreon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carreon
What is Dr. Richard Carreon's specialty?
Dr. Carreon is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist near San Marcos, CA. A Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist is a physician trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment of sports-related injuries and medical conditions. These specialists focus on optimizing physical performance, managing acute and chronic injuries, and addressing overall health concerns related to physical activity. They often serve as the first point of care for athletes and active individuals and collaborate with other specialists to provide comprehensive care. Contact Dr. Carreon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Carreon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Carreon is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist?
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Is Richard Carreon accepting new patients in San Marcos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Carreon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Carreon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carreon's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Carreon?
Please contact Dr. Carreon's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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