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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Hsiao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hsiao’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Hsiao typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hsiao typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Hsiao may include:
Please contact Dr. Hsiao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Clever Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ruth Hsiao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hsiao is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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