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Who is Dr. Rhea, Family Medicine Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Crystal Rhea, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Rhea is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rhea’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. Rhea’s office at (805) 988-2500.
What languages does Dr. Rhea speak?
Dr. Rhea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does Dr. Rhea treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rhea 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. Rhea. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autonomic nervous system disorder
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- ANS disorder
- Dysautonomia
- Autonomic neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G909: Disorder of the autonomic nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Which procedures does Dr. Rhea perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Crystal Rhea may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rhea's office.
Does Dr. Rhea accept my insurance?
Dr. Rhea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 988-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rhea accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Rhea in San Luis Obispo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
CenCal Health
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rhea's office located?
Dr. Crystal Rhea's Primary Practice
1911 Johnson Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 988-2500
What is Dr. Rhea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rhea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760910020.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rhea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rhea
What is Dr. Crystal Rhea's specialty?
Dr. Rhea is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Luis Obispo, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Rhea to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Crystal Rhea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rhea is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Crystal Rhea accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Crystal Rhea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Crystal Rhea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rhea's office at (805) 988-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Crystal Rhea?
Please contact Dr. Rhea's office at (805) 988-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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