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26 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Hunt, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Christopher Hunt, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hunt completed his residency at Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Hunt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hunt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hunt’s office at (858) 279-1212.
Where did Dr. Hunt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Family Medicine
Is Dr. Hunt board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Hunt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hunt speak?
Dr. Hunt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hunt treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Hunt 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. Hunt. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Heart Disease
- Heart Condition
- Cardiac Disease
- Heart Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I519: Heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wilson Disease
- Wilson's Syndrome
- Hepatolenticular Degeneration
- Copper Storage Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8301: Wilson's disease
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Which procedures does Dr. Hunt perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Hunt may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hunt's office.
Does Dr. Hunt accept my insurance?
Dr. Hunt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 279-1212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hunt accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Hunt in San Diego, 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hunt's office located?
Dr. Christopher Hunt's Primary Practice
4849 Ronson Ct Ste 217
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 279-1212
What is Dr. Hunt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hunt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356384481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hunt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hunt
What is Dr. Christopher Hunt's specialty?
Dr. Hunt is a Internist near San Diego, 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. Hunt to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Hunt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hunt is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?
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Is Christopher Hunt accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Hunt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Hunt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hunt's office at (858) 279-1212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Hunt?
Please contact Dr. Hunt's office at (858) 279-1212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Hunt have?
Dr. Christopher Hunt is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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