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Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo, MD

Chula Vista, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jimenez-Grillo, Internist in Chula Vista, CA?

    Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jimenez-Grillo graduated from Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud. Dr. Jimenez-Grillo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jimenez-Grillo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jimenez-Grillo’s office.

    Where did Dr. Jimenez-Grillo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud

    Is Dr. Jimenez-Grillo board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jimenez-Grillo speak?

    Dr. Jimenez-Grillo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Jimenez-Grillo treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Jimenez-Grillo 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. Jimenez-Grillo. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Which procedures does Dr. Jimenez-Grillo perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo may include:

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    Does Dr. Jimenez-Grillo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jimenez-Grillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jimenez-Grillo accept in Chula Vista, CA?

    Dr. Jimenez-Grillo in Chula Vista, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jimenez-Grillo's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo's Primary Practice

    1400 E Palomar St

    Chula Vista, CA 91913

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    Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo's Practice 2

    2185 Citracado Pkwy

    Escondido, CA 92029

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    Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo's Practice 3

    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 105

    La Mesa, CA 91942

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

    Dr. Jimenez-Grillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144267188.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jimenez-Grillo?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo's specialty?

    Dr. Jimenez-Grillo is a Internist near Chula Vista, 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. Jimenez-Grillo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jimenez-Grillo is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Carlos Jimenez-Grillo accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jimenez-Grillo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Jimenez-Grillo?

    Please contact Dr. Jimenez-Grillo's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo have?

    Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Grillo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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