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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kamnetz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Joshua Kamnetz is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Kamnetz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kamnetz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kamnetz’s office at (619) 740-6000.
What languages does Dr. Kamnetz speak?
Dr. Kamnetz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kamnetz typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kamnetz 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. Kamnetz. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kamnetz typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Kamnetz may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kamnetz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kamnetz accept my insurance?
Dr. Kamnetz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 740-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kamnetz accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Kamnetz in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kamnetz's office located?
Dr. Joshua Kamnetz's Primary Practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 740-6000
What is Dr. Kamnetz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kamnetz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912392846.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kamnetz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kamnetz
What is Dr. Joshua Kamnetz's specialty?
Dr. Kamnetz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Joshua Kamnetz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kamnetz is affiliated with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Chi St. Alexius Health Williston, Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Prince William Medical Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joshua Kamnetz accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Kamnetz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Kamnetz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kamnetz's office at (619) 740-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Kamnetz?
Please contact Dr. Kamnetz's office at (619) 740-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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