22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tannous, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Joseph Tannous, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tannous completed his residency at Mercy Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tannous is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tannous’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tannous’s office at (619) 543-5840.
Where did Dr. Tannous go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria
Is Dr. Tannous board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Tannous, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tannous speak?
Dr. Tannous and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tannous treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Tannous 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. Tannous. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Which procedures does Dr. Tannous perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Tannous may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tannous' office.
Does Dr. Tannous accept my insurance?
Dr. Tannous 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. Tannous accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Tannous in San Diego, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tannous' office located?
What is Dr. Tannous's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tannous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508819152.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tannous?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tannous
What is Dr. Joseph Tannous's specialty?
Dr. Tannous is a Internist near San Diego, 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. Tannous to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joseph Tannous affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tannous is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Joseph Tannous accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Tannous is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Tannous offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tannous's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Tannous?
Please contact Dr. Tannous's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Tannous have?
Dr. Joseph Tannous is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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