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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Challender, Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Catherine Challender, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Challender is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Challender’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Challender’s office at (858) 457-4123.
What languages does Dr. Challender speak?
Dr. Challender and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Challender typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Challender 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. Challender. 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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Challender typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Challender may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Challender's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Challender accept my insurance?
Dr. Challender accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 457-4123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Challender accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Challender in La Jolla, 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
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Challender's office located?
Dr. Catherine Challender's Primary Practice
9888 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 457-4123
What is Dr. Challender's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Challender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336567866.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Challender?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Challender
What is Dr. Catherine Challender's specialty?
Dr. Challender is a Internist near La Jolla, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Catherine Challender affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Challender is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Catherine Challender accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Challender is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Challender offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Challender's office at (858) 457-4123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Challender?
Please contact Dr. Challender's office at (858) 457-4123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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