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Who is Dr. Upton, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. D Scott Upton, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Upton graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor College Of Med. Dr. Upton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Upton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Upton’s office at (858) 541-0181.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Upton?
Dr. D Scott Upton, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist 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. Upton empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Upton is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Upton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College Of Med
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Upton speak?
Dr. Upton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Upton typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Upton 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. Upton. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Upton typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Upton 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. Upton. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
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. Upton accept my insurance?
Dr. Upton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 541-0181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Upton accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Upton 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Upton's office located?
Dr. D Scott Upton's Primary Practice
8765 Aero Dr Ste 130
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 541-0181
What is Dr. Upton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Upton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417994898.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Upton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Upton
What is Dr. D Scott Upton's specialty?
Dr. Upton is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. D Scott Upton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Upton is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 D Scott Upton accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. D Scott Upton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. D Scott Upton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Upton's office at (858) 541-0181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with D Scott Upton?
Please contact Dr. Upton's office at (858) 541-0181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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