Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Michael, Internist in El Cajon, CA?
What languages does Dr. Michael speak?
Dr. Michael and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Michael typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Michael 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. Michael. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Michael typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Michael performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Michael. 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:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Michael accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michael accept in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Michael in El Cajon, 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
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Michael's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Michael affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Michael has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Michael's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michael's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467871673.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michael?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michael
What is Dr. Rami Michael's specialty?
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.