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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. Dr. Villegas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villegas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Villegas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Villegas typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Villegas may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Villegas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. 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, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 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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