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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. Dr. Wiesner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wiesner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wiesner typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wiesner typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Wiesner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Christopher Wiesner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wiesner is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Tri-City Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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