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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bekkerman-Donner, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Yelena Bekkerman-Donner, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Bekkerman-Donner is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bekkerman-Donner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bekkerman-Donner’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Where did Dr. Bekkerman-Donner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Lugansk State Med University
What languages does Dr. Bekkerman-Donner speak?
Dr. Bekkerman-Donner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Bekkerman-Donner treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Bekkerman-Donner 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. Bekkerman-Donner. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
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:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Procedure Not Done Due to Patient Decision
- Patient Refused Treatment
- Treatment Declined by Patient
- Canceled Procedure by Patient
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5320: Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for unspecified reasons
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Widening
- Dilated Aorta
- Aortic Dilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I77819: Aortic ectasia, unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Bekkerman-Donner perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yelena Bekkerman-Donner may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bekkerman-Donner's office.
Does Dr. Bekkerman-Donner accept my insurance?
Dr. Bekkerman-Donner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bekkerman-Donner accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Bekkerman-Donner 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
Blue Shield of California
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bekkerman-Donner's office located?
Dr. Yelena Bekkerman-Donner's Primary Practice
3250 Fordham St
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 528-5000
What is Dr. Bekkerman-Donner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bekkerman-Donner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396936480.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bekkerman-Donner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bekkerman-Donner
What is Dr. Yelena Bekkerman-Donner's specialty?
Dr. Bekkerman-Donner is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near San Diego, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Bekkerman-Donner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yelena Bekkerman-Donner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bekkerman-Donner 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
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Is Yelena Bekkerman-Donner accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yelena Bekkerman-Donner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yelena Bekkerman-Donner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bekkerman-Donner's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yelena Bekkerman-Donner?
Please contact Dr. Bekkerman-Donner's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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