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Dr. Vishar Amin, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amin, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Vishar Amin, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amin’s office at (619) 528-1245.
What languages does Dr. Amin speak?
Dr. Amin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Amin typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Amin 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. Amin. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Amin typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vishar Amin may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Amin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Amin accept my insurance?
Dr. Amin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-1245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amin accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Amin 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
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Amin's office located?
Dr. Vishar Amin's Primary Practice
10990 San Diego Mission Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 528-1245
What is Dr. Amin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326484577.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amin
What is Dr. Vishar Amin's specialty?
Dr. Amin is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Vishar Amin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amin 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vishar Amin accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vishar Amin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vishar Amin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amin's office at (619) 528-1245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vishar Amin?
Please contact Dr. Amin's office at (619) 528-1245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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