AP
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pearce, Critical Care Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Alex Pearce is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Pearce is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pearce’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pearce’s office at (619) 543-6268.
What languages does Dr. Pearce speak?
Dr. Pearce and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pearce treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Pearce 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. Pearce. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Pearce perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alex Pearce may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pearce's office.
Does Dr. Pearce accept my insurance?
Dr. Pearce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6268 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pearce accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Pearce 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
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Molina
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pearce's office located?
What is Dr. Pearce's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pearce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265896856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pearce?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pearce
What is Dr. Alex Pearce's specialty?
Dr. Pearce is a Critical Care Internist near San Diego, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Pearce to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alex Pearce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pearce 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Alex Pearce accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alex Pearce is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Pearce offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pearce's office at (619) 543-6268 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Pearce?
Please contact Dr. Pearce's office at (619) 543-6268 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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