Who is Dr. Carter, Nephrologist in San Diego, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Carter?
Dr. Caitlin Carter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Carter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Kidney Diseases, Hypertension, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Carter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Carter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Carter speak?
Dr. Carter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Carter typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Carter 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. Carter. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Kidney Protein Loss Syndrome
- Proteinuria Syndrome
- Nephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N049: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Single Kidney at Birth
- Kidney Disease
- Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
- Unilateral renal agenesis
- Congenital absence of one kidney
- Solitary kidney
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q600: Renal agenesis, unilateral
Also known as:
- Lost kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
- Missing kidney
- Kidney removal
- Nephrectomy (history of)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z905: Acquired absence of kidney
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Carter typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Carter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Carter. 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:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Also known as:
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
- Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
- Plasma Pheresis
- Blood Plasma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis
Does Dr. Carter accept my insurance?
Dr. Carter 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. Carter accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Carter in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Other Provider Networks
Scripps Health
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Carter's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Carter affiliated with?
Dr. Carter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Carter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255514618.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carter