28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hergesheimer, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Hergesheimer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Primary Care Physician | Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Hergesheimer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Hergesheimer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hergesheimer speak?
Dr. Hergesheimer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Japanese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hergesheimer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hergesheimer 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. Hergesheimer. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Heart Disease
- Heart Condition
- Cardiac Disease
- Heart Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I519: Heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hergesheimer typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Hergesheimer 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. Hergesheimer. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Hergesheimer accept my insurance?
Dr. Hergesheimer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hergesheimer accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Hergesheimer in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hergesheimer's office located?
Dr. Charles Hergesheimer's Primary Practice
16950 Via Tazon
San Diego, CA 92127
(619) 543-5840
What hospitals are Dr. Hergesheimer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hergesheimer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hergesheimer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hergesheimer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508892860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hergesheimer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hergesheimer
What is Dr. Charles Hergesheimer's specialty?
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.