Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palma, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Palma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Palma board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Palma, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Palma speak?
Dr. Palma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Palma typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Palma 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. Palma. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Palma typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Palma performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Palma. 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:
- Ultraviolet Light Therapy
- UV Light Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Actinotherapy
- Light Box Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)
Does Dr. Palma accept my insurance?
Dr. Palma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-2165 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palma accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Palma in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Palma's office located?
Dr. Rachel Palma's Primary Practice
10243 Genetic Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92121
(619) 543-2165
What hospitals are Dr. Palma affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Palma has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Palma's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447455241.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palma