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Dr. Sally Kaufman, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaufman, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Sally Kaufman, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kaufman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaufman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaufman’s office at (619) 278-3300.

    What languages does Dr. Kaufman speak?

    Dr. Kaufman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kaufman treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kaufman 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. Kaufman. 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:

    • 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, 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

    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:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, 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:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Which procedures does Dr. Kaufman perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Sally Kaufman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kaufman's office.

    Does Dr. Kaufman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaufman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 278-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaufman accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Kaufman 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 Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kaufman's office located?

    Dr. Sally Kaufman's Primary Practice

    501 Washington St Ste 525

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 278-3300

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    Dr. Sally Kaufman's Practice 2

    3250 Fordham St

    San Diego, CA 92110

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    Dr. Sally Kaufman's Practice 3

    1630 E Main St

    El Cajon, CA 92021

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    What is Dr. Kaufman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kaufman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467866459.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaufman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaufman

    What is Dr. Sally Kaufman's specialty?

    Dr. Kaufman is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Kaufman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sally Kaufman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaufman is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sally Kaufman accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sally Kaufman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sally Kaufman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaufman's office at (619) 278-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sally Kaufman?

    Please contact Dr. Kaufman's office at (619) 278-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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