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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liotta, Emergency Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Liotta, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Liotta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liotta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liotta’s office at (858) 657-7000.
What languages does Dr. Liotta speak?
Dr. Liotta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Liotta typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Liotta 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. Liotta. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Liotta typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Liotta 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. Liotta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Liotta accept my insurance?
Dr. Liotta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liotta accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Liotta in La Jolla, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Liotta's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Liotta's Primary Practice
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 657-7000
What is Dr. Liotta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liotta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396270278.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liotta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liotta
What is Dr. Benjamin Liotta's specialty?
Dr. Liotta is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near La Jolla, 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. Benjamin Liotta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liotta is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Memorial 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 Benjamin Liotta accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Liotta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Liotta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liotta's office at (858) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Liotta?
Please contact Dr. Liotta's office at (858) 657-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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