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Dr. Vu Phan, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

San Diego, CA

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Phan, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Vu Phan, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Phan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phan’s office at (858) 499-2600.

    Is Dr. Phan board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Vu Phan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Phan speak?

    Dr. Phan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Phan typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Phan 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. Phan. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Phan typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vu Phan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Phan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Phan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Phan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 499-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Phan accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Phan in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Phan's office located?

    Dr. Vu Phan's Primary Practice

    16899 W Bernardo Dr

    San Diego, CA 92127

    (858) 499-2600

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    Dr. Vu Phan's Practice 2

    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 105

    La Mesa, CA 91942

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    Dr. Vu Phan's Practice 3

    10800 Magnolia Ave

    Riverside, CA 92505

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    What is Dr. Phan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Phan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902023336.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phan

    What is Dr. Vu Phan's specialty?

    Dr. Phan is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, 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 Dr. Vu Phan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Phan is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Vu Phan accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vu Phan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vu Phan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Phan's office at (858) 499-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vu Phan?

    Please contact Dr. Phan's office at (858) 499-2600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Phan's office located?

    Dr. Phan's offices are located in San Diego, CA, La Mesa, CA, and Riverside, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vu Phan have?

    Dr. Vu Phan is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.