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Dr. Miguel Pineda

Emergency Medicine Specialist

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Miguel Pineda is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pineda is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pineda’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pineda’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Pineda speak?

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

    • English

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

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Miguel Pineda may include:

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

    Does Dr. Pineda accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pineda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Intermountain Health

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pineda's office located?

    Dr. Miguel Pineda's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

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    Dr. Miguel Pineda's Practice 2

    8910 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 100

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    Dr. Miguel Pineda's Practice 3

    16950 Via Tazon

    San Diego, CA 92127

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

    Dr. Pineda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174057400.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pineda?

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

    What is Dr. Miguel Pineda's specialty?

    Dr. Pineda 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. Miguel Pineda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pineda is affiliated with St. George Regional Hospital, Mesa View Regional Hospital, Intermountain 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. Miguel Pineda accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Miguel Pineda is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Miguel Pineda offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pineda's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Miguel Pineda?

    Please contact Dr. Pineda's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pineda's office located?

    Dr. Pineda's offices are located in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA.