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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lethert, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kristine Lethert, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lethert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lethert’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lethert’s office at (503) 494-8534.
Where did Dr. Lethert go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Lethert board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kristine Lethert, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lethert speak?
Dr. Lethert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lethert treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Lethert 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. Lethert. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer in Lymph Nodes
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Cancer (Other Specified Sites)
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Lymph Node Metastasis
- Metastatic Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Lymphoma
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to other organs
- Cancer metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C779: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph node, unspecified
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7989: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Anemia during Late Pregnancy
- Iron
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Low iron in third trimester
- Late pregnancy anemia
- Blood deficiency during third trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- O99013: Anemia complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
- Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
- Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
- Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit
ICD-10 Codes:
- C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
- C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Light Chain Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- AL Amyloidosis
- Primary Amyloidosis
- Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8581: Light chain (AL) amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Which procedures does Dr. Lethert perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kristine Lethert may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lethert's office.
Does Dr. Lethert accept my insurance?
Dr. Lethert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 494-8534 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lethert accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Lethert 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
City of Los Angeles
Community Health Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Lethert's office located?
What is Dr. Lethert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lethert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457577298.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lethert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lethert
What is Dr. Kristine Lethert's specialty?
Dr. Lethert is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Lethert to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kristine Lethert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lethert is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 Internist?
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Is Kristine Lethert accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kristine Lethert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristine Lethert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lethert's office at (503) 494-8534 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristine Lethert?
Please contact Dr. Lethert's office at (503) 494-8534 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kristine Lethert have?
Dr. Kristine Lethert is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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