Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gorton, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Gorton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville | University of Florida College of Medicine
Is Dr. Gorton board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Nicole Gorton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since 1995
What languages does Dr. Gorton speak?
Dr. Gorton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gorton typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gorton 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. Gorton. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
- Child Behavior Disorder
- Youth Mental Health Issues
- Adolescent Emotional Problems
- Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gorton typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Gorton may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Gorton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gorton accept my insurance?
Dr. Gorton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 278-3308 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gorton accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Gorton 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
OptumRx Administered Payer
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gorton's office located?
Dr. Nicole Gorton's Primary Practice
501 Washington St Ste 600
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 278-3308
What hospitals are Dr. Gorton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gorton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gorton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gorton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356371421.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gorton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gorton