SH
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hulse, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Stephen Hulse, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Hulse is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hulse’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hulse’s office at (858) 455-9100.
Is Dr. Hulse board certified in Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Hulse, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Hulse speak?
Dr. Hulse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hulse treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Hulse 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. Hulse. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Catheter Management
- Catheter adjustment
- Catheter care
- Non-vascular catheter maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Device Fitting and Adjustment
- GI Appliance Fitting
- Digestive Device Adjustment
- Enteral Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4659: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device
Which procedures does Dr. Hulse perform as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Hulse may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hulse's office.
Does Dr. Hulse accept my insurance?
Dr. Hulse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 455-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hulse accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Hulse in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hulse's office located?
What is Dr. Hulse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hulse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083835623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hulse?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hulse
What is Dr. Stephen Hulse's specialty?
Dr. Hulse is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near La Jolla, CA. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Hulse to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Hulse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hulse is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green 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
Where can I learn more about Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
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Is Stephen Hulse accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Hulse is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Hulse offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hulse's office at (858) 455-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Hulse?
Please contact Dr. Hulse's office at (858) 455-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Hulse have?
Dr. Stephen Hulse is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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