31 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Bittleman, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Bittleman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rochester General Hospital
Is Dr. Bittleman board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. David Bittleman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bittleman speak?
Dr. Bittleman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bittleman typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bittleman 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. Bittleman. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bittleman typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Bittleman 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
Please contact Dr. Bittleman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bittleman accept my insurance?
Dr. Bittleman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 400-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bittleman accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Bittleman in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Community Care Network
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Bittleman's office located?
Dr. David Bittleman's Primary Practice
8810 Rio San Diego Dr
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 400-5050
What hospitals are Dr. Bittleman affiliated with?
Dr. Bittleman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bittleman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bittleman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700858479.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bittleman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bittleman
What is Dr. David Bittleman's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.