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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Villegas, Critical Care Internist in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Alejandro Villegas, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Villegas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villegas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villegas’s office at (646) 403-0771.
Is Dr. Villegas board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Villegas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Villegas speak?
Dr. Villegas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Villegas treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Villegas 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. Villegas. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Villegas perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alejandro Villegas may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Villegas' office.
Does Dr. Villegas accept my insurance?
Dr. Villegas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 403-0771 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Villegas accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Villegas in Chula Vista, 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
City of Los Angeles
Community Health Group
Health Partners Plans
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Villegas' office located?
Dr. Alejandro Villegas' Primary Practice
751 Medical Center Ct
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(646) 403-0771
What is Dr. Villegas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Villegas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558541235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villegas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villegas
What is Dr. Alejandro Villegas's specialty?
Dr. Villegas is a Critical Care Internist near Chula Vista, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Villegas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alejandro Villegas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villegas is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Alejandro Villegas accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Villegas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandro Villegas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Villegas's office at (646) 403-0771 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandro Villegas?
Please contact Dr. Villegas's office at (646) 403-0771 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alejandro Villegas have?
Dr. Alejandro Villegas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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