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Who is Dr. Khader, Addiction Medicine Specialist in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Waseem Khader, DO is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Khader is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khader’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khader’s office at (619) 841-1310.
What languages does Dr. Khader speak?
Dr. Khader and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Khader treat?
As a Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Khader 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. Khader. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Use Disorder in Remission
- Opioid Abuse
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
- Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
- Opioid Addiction in Recovery
- Past Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Abuse in Remission
- Opioid misuse
- Drug abuse (opioids)
- Problem opioid use
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission
- F1110: Opioid abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Stimulant Dependence
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Stimulant Addiction
- Stimulant Drug Addiction
- Stimulant Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1520: Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Sedative Addiction
- Medicines
- Sedative dependence
- Sleeping pill addiction
- Anxiety medication dependence
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1320: Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Tobacco Use
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Smoking habit
- Nicotine use
- Tobacco dependency
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z720: Tobacco use
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Khader perform as a Addiction Medicine Specialist?
As a Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Waseem Khader may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Khader's office.
Does Dr. Khader accept my insurance?
Dr. Khader accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 841-1310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khader accept in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Khader in El Cajon, 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
Conifer Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Khader's office located?
What is Dr. Khader's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khader's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124476270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khader?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khader
What is Dr. Waseem Khader's specialty?
Dr. Khader is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near El Cajon, CA. An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions. Contact Dr. Khader to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Waseem Khader affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Khader is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Addiction Medicine Specialist?
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Is Waseem Khader accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?
Yes, Dr. Waseem Khader is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waseem Khader offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khader's office at (619) 841-1310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waseem Khader?
Please contact Dr. Khader's office at (619) 841-1310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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