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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dao, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Viet Dao, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dao graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Dao is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dao’s office at (619) 583-0553.
Where did Dr. Dao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dao speak?
Dr. Dao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dao typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dao 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. Dao. 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:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
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 Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dao typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Viet Dao may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Dao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dao accept my insurance?
Dr. Dao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 583-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dao accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Dao 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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dao's office located?
What is Dr. Dao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861406225.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dao
What is Dr. Viet Dao's specialty?
Dr. Dao is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, 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. Viet Dao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dao is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 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
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Is Viet Dao accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Viet Dao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Viet Dao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dao's office at (619) 583-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Viet Dao?
Please contact Dr. Dao's office at (619) 583-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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