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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chico, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. John Chico, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chico is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chico’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chico’s office at (619) 528-5000.
What languages does Dr. Chico speak?
Dr. Chico and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chico typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chico 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. Chico. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified 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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chico typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Chico may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Chico's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chico accept my insurance?
Dr. Chico accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chico accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Chico 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chico's office located?
What is Dr. Chico's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407170038.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chico?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chico
What is Dr. John Chico's specialty?
Dr. Chico is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. John Chico affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chico is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 John Chico accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Chico is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Chico offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chico's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Chico?
Please contact Dr. Chico's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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