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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shleifer, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Shleifer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Shleifer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shleifer’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shleifer’s office at (619) 543-5840.
What languages does Dr. Shleifer speak?
Dr. Shleifer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shleifer treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shleifer 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. Shleifer. 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:
- 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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Acute Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Throat irritation
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R058: Other specified cough
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Which procedures does Dr. Shleifer perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Shleifer may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shleifer's office.
Does Dr. Shleifer accept my insurance?
Dr. Shleifer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shleifer accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Shleifer 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 Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shleifer's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Shleifer's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-5840
What is Dr. Shleifer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shleifer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710374681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shleifer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shleifer
What is Dr. Benjamin Shleifer's specialty?
Dr. Shleifer 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. Shleifer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Shleifer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shleifer is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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
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Is Benjamin Shleifer accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Shleifer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Shleifer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shleifer's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Shleifer?
Please contact Dr. Shleifer's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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