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Dr. Atim Ekpenyong, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ekpenyong, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Atim Ekpenyong, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Ekpenyong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ekpenyong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ekpenyong’s office at (858) 966-7433.
Is Dr. Ekpenyong board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Atim Ekpenyong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Ekpenyong speak?
Dr. Ekpenyong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ekpenyong treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ekpenyong 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. Ekpenyong. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
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:
- 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:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Seizures
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5600: Simple febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attack
- Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ekpenyong perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Atim Ekpenyong may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ekpenyong's office.
Does Dr. Ekpenyong accept my insurance?
Dr. Ekpenyong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-7433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ekpenyong accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ekpenyong in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ekpenyong's office located?
Dr. Atim Ekpenyong's Primary Practice
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-7433
What is Dr. Ekpenyong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ekpenyong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932318565.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ekpenyong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ekpenyong
What is Dr. Atim Ekpenyong's specialty?
Dr. Ekpenyong is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Ekpenyong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Atim Ekpenyong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ekpenyong is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Atim Ekpenyong accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Atim Ekpenyong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Atim Ekpenyong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ekpenyong's office at (858) 966-7433 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Atim Ekpenyong?
Please contact Dr. Ekpenyong's office at (858) 966-7433 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Atim Ekpenyong have?
Dr. Atim Ekpenyong is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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