Dr. Rita Ellithorpe, MD
Tustin, CA
37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ellithorpe, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Tustin, CA?
Dr. Rita Ellithorpe, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Tustin, CA. She has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Ellithorpe graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. Dr. Ellithorpe is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellithorpe’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellithorpe’s office at (714) 544-1521.
Where did Dr. Ellithorpe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
What languages does Dr. Ellithorpe speak?
Dr. Ellithorpe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ellithorpe treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Ellithorpe 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. Ellithorpe. 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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- High Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Hyperglycemia
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Menopause
- Climacteric
- The Change of Life
- Postmenopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states
Also known as:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Spastic Colon
- Functional Bowel Disorder
- IBS
- IBS-D
- Diarrhea-Predominant IBS
- Spastic Colon with Diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- K589: Irritable bowel syndrome, unspecified
- K580: Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High C-Reactive Protein
- Blood
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test
- Elevated CRP
- High CRP levels
- C-reactive protein elevation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7982: Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Which procedures does Dr. Ellithorpe perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Rita Ellithorpe may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ellithorpe's office.
Does Dr. Ellithorpe accept my insurance?
Dr. Ellithorpe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 544-1521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ellithorpe accept in Tustin, CA?
Dr. Ellithorpe in Tustin, 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
Cigna
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ellithorpe's office located?
Dr. Rita Ellithorpe's Primary Practice
13422 Newport Ave Ste L
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1521
What is Dr. Ellithorpe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ellithorpe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306848809.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellithorpe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ellithorpe
What is Dr. Rita Ellithorpe's specialty?
Dr. Ellithorpe is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Tustin, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Ellithorpe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rita Ellithorpe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ellithorpe is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Rita Ellithorpe accepting new patients in Tustin, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rita Ellithorpe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rita Ellithorpe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ellithorpe's office at (714) 544-1521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rita Ellithorpe?
Please contact Dr. Ellithorpe's office at (714) 544-1521 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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