Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Letendre, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Scott Letendre, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Letendre graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine; Naval Hospital, Internal Medicine. Dr. Letendre is fluent in English, French, German, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Letendre’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Letendre’s office at (619) 543-1899.
Where did Dr. Letendre go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine; Naval Hospital, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC | Naval Medical Center, Oakland | Naval Medical Center, San Diego | Duke University, School of Medicine, Durham, NC | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Associate Professor of Medicine in Residence
Is Dr. Letendre board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Letendre, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Letendre speak?
Dr. Letendre and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Letendre typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Letendre 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. Letendre. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Letendre typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Letendre may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Letendre's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Letendre accept my insurance?
Dr. Letendre accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-1899 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Letendre accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Letendre 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 Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Letendre's office located?
What is Dr. Letendre's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Letendre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588696660.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Letendre?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Letendre
What is Dr. Scott Letendre's specialty?
Dr. Letendre is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Scott Letendre affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Letendre is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Scott Letendre accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Letendre is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Letendre offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Letendre's office at (619) 543-1899 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Letendre?
Please contact Dr. Letendre's office at (619) 543-1899 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Letendre have?
Dr. Scott Letendre is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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