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Dr. Alejandro Meruelo, MD, PHD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Meruelo, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Alejandro Meruelo, MD, PHD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Meruelo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meruelo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meruelo’s office at (800) 926-7253.

    What languages does Dr. Meruelo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Meruelo treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Meruelo 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. Meruelo. 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:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Depression
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Does Dr. Meruelo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Meruelo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-7253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Meruelo in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Magellan Health Services

    • OptumRx

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    Where is Dr. Meruelo's office located?

    Dr. Alejandro Meruelo's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (800) 926-7253

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    Dr. Alejandro Meruelo's Practice 2

    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C101

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (800) 926-8273

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

    Dr. Meruelo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265847917.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meruelo?

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

    What is Dr. Alejandro Meruelo's specialty?

    Dr. Meruelo is a Psychiatrist near San Diego, CA.

    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

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    Is this Dr. Alejandro Meruelo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Meruelo is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Psychiatrist?

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    Is Alejandro Meruelo accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alejandro Meruelo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alejandro Meruelo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Meruelo's office at (800) 926-7253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alejandro Meruelo?

    Please contact Dr. Meruelo's office at (800) 926-7253 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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