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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elfeky, Internist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Sarah Elfeky, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Elfeky is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elfeky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elfeky’s office at (619) 440-2751.
What languages does Dr. Elfeky speak?
Dr. Elfeky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Elfeky typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Elfeky 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. Elfeky. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Elfeky typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Elfeky may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Elfeky's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elfeky accept my insurance?
Dr. Elfeky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 440-2751 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elfeky accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Elfeky in La Mesa, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Elfeky's office located?
What is Dr. Elfeky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elfeky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760895510.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elfeky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elfeky
What is Dr. Sarah Elfeky's specialty?
Dr. Elfeky is a Internist near La Mesa, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sarah Elfeky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elfeky is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sarah Elfeky accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Elfeky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Elfeky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elfeky's office at (619) 440-2751 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Elfeky?
Please contact Dr. Elfeky's office at (619) 440-2751 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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