18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mafong, Endocrinologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Derek Mafong, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mafong completed his residency at Western Reserve Case System. Dr. Mafong is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mafong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mafong’s office at (619) 543-5840.
Where did Dr. Mafong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California At San Diego
Residency: Western Reserve Case System
Is Dr. Mafong board certified in Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Derek Mafong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mafong speak?
Dr. Mafong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mafong treat?
As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Mafong 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. Mafong. 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.
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
- Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Follicular Thyroid Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85850: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Addison Disease
- Underactive Adrenal Gland
- Adrenocortical Hypofunction
- Adrenal Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E2740: Unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency
Also known as:
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- HRT
- Hormone therapy
- Menopausal hormone treatment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79890: Hormone replacement therapy
Also known as:
- Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
- BBS
- Genetic multi-system disorder
- Ciliopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8783: Bardet-Biedl syndrome
Also known as:
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Non-Medical Procedure
- Elective procedure (non-health)
- Procedure for other purposes
- Non-therapeutic intervention
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z418: Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state
Which procedures does Dr. Mafong perform as a Endocrinologist?
As a Endocrinologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Derek Mafong may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mafong's office.
Does Dr. Mafong accept my insurance?
Dr. Mafong 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. Mafong accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Mafong 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 Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Mafong's office located?
Dr. Derek Mafong's Primary Practice
3851 Shaw Ridge Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(619) 543-5840
What is Dr. Mafong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mafong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699781633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mafong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mafong
What is Dr. Derek Mafong's specialty?
Dr. Mafong is a Endocrinologist near San Diego, CA. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Mafong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Mafong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mafong is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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
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Is Derek Mafong accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Derek Mafong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Mafong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mafong's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Mafong?
Please contact Dr. Mafong's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Mafong have?
Dr. Derek Mafong is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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