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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gehrz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Joseph Gehrz, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gehrz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gehrz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gehrz’s office at (619) 465-0711.
What languages does Dr. Gehrz speak?
Dr. Gehrz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gehrz treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gehrz 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. Gehrz. 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:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Which procedures does Dr. Gehrz perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Gehrz may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gehrz's office.
Does Dr. Gehrz accept my insurance?
Dr. Gehrz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 465-0711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gehrz accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Gehrz 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
Community Health Group
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gehrz's office located?
Dr. Joseph Gehrz's Primary Practice
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 92134
(619) 465-0711
What is Dr. Gehrz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gehrz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932584612.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gehrz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gehrz
What is Dr. Joseph Gehrz's specialty?
Dr. Gehrz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Gehrz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Gehrz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gehrz is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado 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
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Is Joseph Gehrz accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Gehrz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Gehrz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gehrz's office at (619) 465-0711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Gehrz?
Please contact Dr. Gehrz's office at (619) 465-0711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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