Dr. Dennis Butler, MD

La Mesa, CA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Butler, Pediatrician in La Mesa, CA?

Dr. Dennis Butler, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Butler graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatrics. Dr. Butler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Butler’s office at (858) 499-2701.

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

Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatrics | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine

Is Dr. Butler board certified as a Pediatrician?

Yes, Dr. Dennis Butler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

What languages does Dr. Butler speak?

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

English
Spanish

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

As a Pediatrician, Dr. Butler 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. Butler. 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:

Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
Baby Health Checkup
Infant and Newborn Care
Early infant health exam
First week baby checkup
Post-delivery newborn exam

ICD-10 Codes:

Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

Also known as:

Fever
High temperature
Pyrexia
Elevated body temperature

ICD-10 Codes:

R509: Fever, unspecified

Also known as:

Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
Sinusitis
Acute maxillary sinusitis
Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
Maxillary sinus inflammation

ICD-10 Codes:

J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

Also known as:

Sore Throat
Acute pharyngitis
Throat inflammation
Acute throat infection

ICD-10 Codes:

J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

Also known as:

Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
Post-Treatment Check-up
Aftercare Visit
Recovery Monitoring Exam

ICD-10 Codes:

Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

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

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Butler may include:

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

Does Dr. Butler accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Butler's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Butler's office located?

Dr. Dennis Butler's Primary Practice

5525 Grossmont Center Dr

La Mesa, CA 91942

(858) 499-2701

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

Dr. Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902814080.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Butler?

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

What is Dr. Dennis Butler's specialty?

Dr. Butler is a Pediatrician near La Mesa, 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. Dennis Butler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Butler is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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