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Dr. Kenneth Morris, MD

Pediatrician

San Diego, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Morris, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Kenneth Morris, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Morris graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Morris is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morris’s office at (858) 495-0500.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin | Medical College of Wisconsin

    What languages does Dr. Morris speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Morris typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Morris 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. Morris. 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Morris typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Morris may include:

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

    Does Dr. Morris accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 495-0500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morris accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Morris 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Morris' office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Morris' Primary Practice

    7910 Frost St Ste 400

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 495-0500

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    Dr. Kenneth Morris' Practice 2

    3030 Childrens Way Ste 112

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. Kenneth Morris' Practice 3

    150 Valpreda Rd

    San Marcos, CA 92069

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    What hospitals are Dr. Morris affiliated with?

    Dr. Morris has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego,San Diego, CA
    Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego,San Diego, CA

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

    Dr. Morris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851307144.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morris?

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

    What is Dr. Kenneth Morris's specialty?

    Dr. Morris is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Kenneth Morris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Morris is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Kenneth Morris accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Morris is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Morris offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morris' office at (858) 495-0500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth Morris?

    Please contact Dr. Morris' office at (858) 495-0500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Morris' office located?

    Dr. Morris' offices are located in San Diego, CA and San Marcos, CA.