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Dr. Wendy Lee Hunter, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Hunter, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Wendy Lee Hunter, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hunter graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL. Dr. Hunter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hunter’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hunter’s office at (858) 966-8036.

    Where did Dr. Hunter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL

    What languages does Dr. Hunter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hunter treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hunter 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. Hunter. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Other Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Which procedures does Dr. Hunter perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Wendy Lee Hunter may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hunter's office.

    Does Dr. Hunter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hunter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-8036 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Hunter 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

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scripps Health

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hunter's office located?

    Dr. Wendy Lee Hunter's Primary Practice

    3020 Childrens Way

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 966-8036

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    Dr. Wendy Lee Hunter's Practice 2

    7300 Girard Ave Ste 106

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 459-4351

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

    Dr. Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053515551.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hunter?

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

    What is Dr. Wendy Lee Hunter's specialty?

    Dr. Hunter is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Hunter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Wendy Lee Hunter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Hunter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Wendy Lee Hunter accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Wendy Lee Hunter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wendy Lee Hunter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hunter's office at (858) 966-8036 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wendy Lee Hunter?

    Please contact Dr. Hunter's office at (858) 966-8036 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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