41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gupta, Internist in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Brij Gupta, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gupta graduated from Christian Mc-Punjab U, Ludhiana and completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital. Dr. Gupta is fluent in English, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gupta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gupta’s office at (619) 562-1140.
Where did Dr. Gupta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Coney Island Hospital | Coney Island Hospital
Medical School: Christian Med Coll, Punjab University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India | Christian Mc-Punjab U, Ludhiana
Is Dr. Gupta board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Brij Gupta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gupta speak?
Dr. Gupta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi
Punjabi
What conditions does Dr. Gupta treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Gupta 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. Gupta. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Proximal Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gupta perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Brij Gupta may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gupta's office.
Does Dr. Gupta accept my insurance?
Dr. Gupta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 562-1140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gupta accept in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Gupta in El Cajon, 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
Community Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gupta's office located?
Dr. Brij Gupta's Primary Practice
436 S Magnolia Ave Ste 101
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 562-1140
What is Dr. Gupta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gupta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174532543.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gupta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gupta
What is Dr. Brij Gupta's specialty?
Dr. Gupta is a Internist near El Cajon, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Gupta to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Brij Gupta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gupta is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Brij Gupta accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brij Gupta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brij Gupta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gupta's office at (619) 562-1140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brij Gupta?
Please contact Dr. Gupta's office at (619) 562-1140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brij Gupta have?
Dr. Brij Gupta is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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