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Dr. Susan Taylor, MD
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Dr. Susan Taylor, MD

La Jolla, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Taylor, Family Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Susan Taylor, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Taylor graduated from UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine and completed her residency at San Pedro Peninsula Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Taylor is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taylor’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taylor’s office at (858) 554-1212.

    Where did Dr. Taylor go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: San Pedro Peninsula Hosp, Family Medicine | LCM SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine | Primary Care Physician

    Is Dr. Taylor board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Taylor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Taylor speak?

    Dr. Taylor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Taylor typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Taylor 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. Taylor. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Taylor typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Susan Taylor may include:

    Please contact Dr. Taylor's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Taylor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taylor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-1212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taylor accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Taylor 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Taylor's office located?

    Dr. Susan Taylor's Primary Practice

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 554-1212

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    Dr. Susan Taylor's Practice 2

    4142 Adams Ave Ste 102

    San Diego, CA 92116

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    2.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    80% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Wait Times

    100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Diagnosis

    80% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Susan Taylor a Fair overall experience rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Dr. Taylor has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Taylor, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Taylor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205872827.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taylor?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taylor

    What is Dr. Susan Taylor's specialty?

    Dr. Taylor is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Jolla, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Susan Taylor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Taylor is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Susan Taylor accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Taylor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Taylor offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taylor's office at (858) 554-1212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susan Taylor?

    Please contact Dr. Taylor's office at (858) 554-1212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Taylor have?

    Dr. Susan Taylor is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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