22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hom, Hospitalist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Matthew Hom, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Hom is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hom’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hom’s office at (619) 686-3874.
Is Dr. Hom board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Hom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hom speak?
Dr. Hom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hom typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Hom 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. Hom. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- MRSA Pneumonia
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Pneumonia
- Methicillin-resistant Staph pneumonia
- Drug-resistant pneumonia
- Staph lung infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J15212: Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hom typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Hom may include:
Please contact Dr. Hom's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hom accept my insurance?
Dr. Hom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 686-3874 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hom accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Hom 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
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hom's office located?
What is Dr. Hom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881632081.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hom
What is Dr. Matthew Hom's specialty?
Dr. Hom is a Hospitalist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Matthew Hom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hom is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 Matthew Hom accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Hom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Hom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hom's office at (619) 686-3874 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Hom?
Please contact Dr. Hom's office at (619) 686-3874 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Hom have?
Dr. Matthew Hom is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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