48 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Telfer, Internist in Scotts Valley, CA?
Where did Dr. Telfer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montreal General Hospital
Medical School: Washington University of Health and Sciences
What languages does Dr. Telfer speak?
Dr. Telfer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Telfer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Telfer 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. Telfer. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Telfer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. James Telfer 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
Please contact Dr. Telfer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Telfer accept my insurance?
Dr. Telfer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 458-6330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Telfer accept in Scotts Valley, CA?
Dr. Telfer in Scotts Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Humana
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Where is Dr. Telfer's office located?
Dr. James Telfer's Primary Practice
4663 Scotts Valley Dr
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 458-6330
What hospitals are Dr. Telfer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Telfer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Telfer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Telfer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831142223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Telfer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Telfer
What is Dr. James Telfer's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.