CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amann, Critical Care Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christopher Amann, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Amann is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amann’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amann’s office at (619) 543-5840.
What languages does Dr. Amann speak?
Dr. Amann and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Amann typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Amann 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. Amann. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Amann typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Amann may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Amann's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Amann accept my insurance?
Dr. Amann accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amann accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Amann 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Amann's office located?
Dr. Christopher Amann's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-5840
What is Dr. Amann's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134326895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amann?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amann
What is Dr. Christopher Amann's specialty?
Dr. Amann is a Critical Care Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Christopher Amann affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amann is affiliated with Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Usc Arcadia Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Dignity Health - California Hospital 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Amann accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Amann is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Amann offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amann's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Amann?
Please contact Dr. Amann's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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