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Dr. Patricia Ahearn, MD

San Juan Capistrano, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ahearn, Internist in San Juan Capistrano, CA?

    Dr. Patricia Ahearn, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Juan Capistrano, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahearn graduated from University of Arizona and completed her residency at St Mary Med Center. Dr. Ahearn is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahearn’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahearn’s office at (949) 443-4303.

    Where did Dr. Ahearn go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Mary Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Arizona

    Is Dr. Ahearn board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Patricia Ahearn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ahearn speak?

    Dr. Ahearn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ahearn treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Ahearn 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. Ahearn. 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:

    • 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    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:

    • Lupus
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • SLE
    • Disseminated lupus erythematosus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Which procedures does Dr. Ahearn perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Patricia Ahearn may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ahearn's office.

    Does Dr. Ahearn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahearn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 443-4303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahearn accept in San Juan Capistrano, CA?

    Dr. Ahearn in San Juan Capistrano, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ahearn's office located?

    Dr. Patricia Ahearn's Primary Practice

    30230 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200

    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

    (949) 443-4303

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    Dr. Patricia Ahearn's Practice 2

    23141 Moulton Pkwy Ste 108

    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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    What is Dr. Ahearn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ahearn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982655304.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahearn?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahearn

    What is Dr. Patricia Ahearn's specialty?

    Dr. Ahearn is a Internist near San Juan Capistrano, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Ahearn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Patricia Ahearn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ahearn is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?

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    Is Patricia Ahearn accepting new patients in San Juan Capistrano, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Patricia Ahearn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patricia Ahearn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahearn's office at (949) 443-4303 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Patricia Ahearn?

    Please contact Dr. Ahearn's office at (949) 443-4303 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Patricia Ahearn have?

    Dr. Patricia Ahearn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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