23 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Butcher, Emergency Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?
Where did Dr. Butcher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine | University Of Nm School Of Med
Medical School: University of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo | University of Missouri / Columbia Campus
Is Dr. Butcher board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Brent Butcher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Butcher speak?
Dr. Butcher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Butcher typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Butcher 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. Butcher. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- 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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Butcher typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Brent Butcher may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Butcher's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Butcher accept my insurance?
Dr. Butcher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 644-4401 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Butcher accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Butcher in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Butcher's office located?
Dr. Brent Butcher's Primary Practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 644-4401
What hospitals are Dr. Butcher affiliated with?
Dr. Butcher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Butcher's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Butcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861413700.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Butcher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Butcher