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Dr. Jennifer Avila, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Santee, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Avila, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Santee, CA?

    Dr. Jennifer Avila, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santee, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Avila is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avila’s office at (619) 568-8025.

    Is Dr. Avila board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Avila, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Avila speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Avila typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Avila 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. Avila. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Avila typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Avila may include:

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

    Does Dr. Avila accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avila accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 568-8025 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avila accept in Santee, CA?

    Dr. Avila in Santee, 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

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scripps Health

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Avila's office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Avila's Primary Practice

    8701 Cuyamaca St

    Santee, CA 92071

    (619) 568-8025

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    Dr. Jennifer Avila's Practice 2

    10243 Genetic Center Dr

    San Diego, CA 92121

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

    Dr. Avila's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437143088.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avila?

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

    What is Dr. Jennifer Avila's specialty?

    Dr. Avila is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Santee, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Jennifer Avila affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Avila is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. Jennifer Avila accepting new patients in Santee, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Avila is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Avila offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avila's office at (619) 568-8025 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Avila?

    Please contact Dr. Avila's office at (619) 568-8025 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Avila's office located?

    Dr. Avila's offices are located in Santee, CA and San Diego, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Avila have?

    Dr. Jennifer Avila is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.