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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meitzen, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sara Meitzen, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Meitzen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meitzen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meitzen’s office at (619) 543-3405.
What languages does Dr. Meitzen speak?
Dr. Meitzen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Meitzen typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Meitzen 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. Meitzen. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Meitzen typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Meitzen may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Meitzen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Meitzen accept my insurance?
Dr. Meitzen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-3405 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meitzen accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Meitzen 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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Meitzen's office located?
What is Dr. Meitzen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meitzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144536186.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meitzen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meitzen
What is Dr. Sara Meitzen's specialty?
Dr. Meitzen is a Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Sara Meitzen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meitzen 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sara Meitzen accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sara Meitzen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Meitzen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meitzen's office at (619) 543-3405 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Meitzen?
Please contact Dr. Meitzen's office at (619) 543-3405 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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