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Who is Dr. Hsiao, Hospitalist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ruth Hsiao, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hsiao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hsiao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hsiao’s office at (619) 471-9186.
What languages does Dr. Hsiao speak?
Dr. Hsiao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Hsiao treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Hsiao 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. Hsiao. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hsiao perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ruth Hsiao may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hsiao's office.
Does Dr. Hsiao accept my insurance?
Dr. Hsiao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 471-9186 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hsiao accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Hsiao 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Hsiao's office located?
What is Dr. Hsiao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hsiao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174942882.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hsiao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hsiao
What is Dr. Ruth Hsiao's specialty?
Dr. Hsiao is a Hospitalist near San Diego, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Hsiao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ruth Hsiao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hsiao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baldwin Park Medical Center. 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 Ruth Hsiao accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Hsiao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruth Hsiao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hsiao's office at (619) 471-9186 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruth Hsiao?
Please contact Dr. Hsiao's office at (619) 471-9186 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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