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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wiesner, Emergency Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Christopher Wiesner, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Wiesner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wiesner’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. Wiesner’s office at (858) 626-6150.
Is Dr. Wiesner board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Wiesner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wiesner speak?
Dr. Wiesner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wiesner treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wiesner 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. Wiesner. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Wiesner perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Wiesner 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. Wiesner's office.
Does Dr. Wiesner accept my insurance?
Dr. Wiesner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 626-6150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wiesner accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Wiesner in La Jolla, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wiesner's office located?
Dr. Christopher Wiesner's Primary Practice
9888 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 626-6150
What is Dr. Wiesner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wiesner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821012063.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wiesner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wiesner
What is Dr. Christopher Wiesner's specialty?
Dr. Wiesner is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near La Jolla, 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. Wiesner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Wiesner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wiesner is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Christopher Wiesner accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Wiesner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Wiesner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wiesner's office at (858) 626-6150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Wiesner?
Please contact Dr. Wiesner's office at (858) 626-6150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Wiesner have?
Dr. Christopher Wiesner is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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