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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deforest, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christine Deforest, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Deforest is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deforest’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deforest’s office at (619) 532-6400.
What languages does Dr. Deforest speak?
Dr. Deforest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deforest typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Deforest 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. Deforest. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deforest typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Deforest may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Deforest's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Deforest accept my insurance?
Dr. Deforest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 532-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Deforest accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Deforest in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Deforest's office located?
Dr. Christine Deforest's Primary Practice
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 92134
(619) 532-6400
What is Dr. Deforest's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deforest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104052794.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deforest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deforest
What is Dr. Christine Deforest's specialty?
Dr. Deforest is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Christine Deforest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Deforest is affiliated with Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Temple University Hospital, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christine Deforest accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Deforest is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Deforest offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Deforest's office at (619) 532-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Deforest?
Please contact Dr. Deforest's office at (619) 532-6400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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