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Dr. Ryan Nelkin, MD

San Diego, CA

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

    Dr. Ryan Nelkin, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Nelkin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelkin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelkin’s office at (858) 487-1800.

    Is Dr. Nelkin board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ryan Nelkin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nelkin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nelkin treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nelkin 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. Nelkin. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Which procedures does Dr. Nelkin perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ryan Nelkin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nelkin's office.

    Does Dr. Nelkin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nelkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 487-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Nelkin in San Diego, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • OptumRx

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Scripps Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nelkin's office located?

    Dr. Ryan Nelkin's Primary Practice

    15004 Innovation Dr

    San Diego, CA 92128

    (858) 487-1800

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    Dr. Ryan Nelkin's Practice 2

    285 N El Camino Real Ste 211

    Encinitas, CA 92024

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    Dr. Ryan Nelkin's Practice 3

    15615 Pomerado Rd

    Poway, CA 92064

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

    Dr. Nelkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760697247.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nelkin?

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

    What is Dr. Ryan Nelkin's specialty?

    Dr. Nelkin is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Nelkin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ryan Nelkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Nelkin 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Ryan Nelkin accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ryan Nelkin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ryan Nelkin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nelkin's office at (858) 487-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ryan Nelkin?

    Please contact Dr. Nelkin's office at (858) 487-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ryan Nelkin have?

    Dr. Ryan Nelkin is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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