Who is Dr. Pickering, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pickering?
Dr. Bretten Pickering, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician 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. Pickering empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN), and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Pickering is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pickering go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Uc San Diego Med Ctr | University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Tucson | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Director, Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Professor of Pediatrics
Is Dr. Pickering board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Bretten Pickering, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Pickering speak?
Dr. Pickering and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pickering typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pickering 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. Pickering. 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:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Rett Syndrome
- Rett's Disorder
- MECP2 Disorder
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (Rett type)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F842: Rett's syndrome
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pickering typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pickering 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. Pickering. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Pickering accept my insurance?
Dr. Pickering accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 496-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pickering accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Pickering in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pickering's office located?
Dr. Bretten Pickering's Primary Practice
7910 Frost St Ste 350
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 496-4800
What hospitals are Dr. Pickering affiliated with?
Dr. Pickering has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pickering's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pickering's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841223344.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pickering?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pickering