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Dr. Vincent Okamoto, MD

Anesthesiologist

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okamoto, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Vincent Okamoto, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Okamoto completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Anesthesiology La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Okamoto is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okamoto’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okamoto’s office at (619) 543-5840.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Anesthesiology La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity

    Is Dr. Okamoto board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Vincent Okamoto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Okamoto speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Okamoto typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Okamoto 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. Okamoto. 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:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Breast Disorder
    • Breast Disease
    • Various breast conditions
    • Miscellaneous breast ailments
    • Specific breast problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6489: Other specified disorders of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
    • Breast implant after mastectomy
    • Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Okamoto typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Okamoto may include:

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

    Does Dr. Okamoto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okamoto 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. Okamoto accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Okamoto in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Okamoto's office located?

    Dr. Vincent Okamoto's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-5840

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    Dr. Vincent Okamoto's Practice 2

    9415 Campus Point Dr

    La Jolla, CA 92093

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

    Dr. Okamoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952338709.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okamoto?

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

    What is Dr. Vincent Okamoto's specialty?

    Dr. Okamoto is an Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Vincent Okamoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okamoto is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Vincent Okamoto accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vincent Okamoto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vincent Okamoto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Okamoto's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vincent Okamoto?

    Please contact Dr. Okamoto's office at (619) 543-5840 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Okamoto's office located?

    Dr. Okamoto's offices are located in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vincent Okamoto have?

    Dr. Vincent Okamoto is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.