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Dr. Patrick Sandiford, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sandiford, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Patrick Sandiford, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sandiford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sandiford’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandiford’s office at (858) 657-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Sandiford speak?

    Dr. Sandiford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sandiford typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sandiford 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. Sandiford. 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:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sandiford typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Patrick Sandiford may include:

    Please contact Dr. Sandiford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Sandiford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sandiford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sandiford accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Sandiford in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sandiford's office located?

    Dr. Patrick Sandiford's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (858) 657-7000

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    Dr. Patrick Sandiford's Practice 2

    8910 Villa La Jolla Dr

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    Dr. Patrick Sandiford's Practice 3

    6655 Alvarado Rd

    San Diego, CA 92120

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    What is Dr. Sandiford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sandiford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700151917.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandiford?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sandiford

    What is Dr. Patrick Sandiford's specialty?

    Dr. Sandiford is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is this Dr. Patrick Sandiford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sandiford is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Patrick Sandiford accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Patrick Sandiford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patrick Sandiford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sandiford's office at (858) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Patrick Sandiford?

    Please contact Dr. Sandiford's office at (858) 657-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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