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Dr. Jo Pitzer, MD

Anaheim, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pitzer, Family Medicine Specialist in Anaheim, CA?

    Dr. Jo Pitzer, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Anaheim, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Pitzer graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Pitzer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitzer’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. Pitzer’s office at (714) 974-2900.

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

    • Residency: Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center | Sharp Grossmont Family Practic | Sharp Grossmont Family Practic

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pitzer board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Jo Pitzer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pitzer speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pitzer treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pitzer 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. Pitzer. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Pitzer perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jo Pitzer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pitzer's office.

    Does Dr. Pitzer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pitzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 974-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pitzer accept in Anaheim, CA?

    Dr. Pitzer in Anaheim, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pitzer's office located?

    Dr. Jo Pitzer's Primary Practice

    5630 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd

    Anaheim, CA 92807

    (714) 974-2900

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    Dr. Jo Pitzer's Practice 2

    27799 Medical Center Rd Ste 310

    Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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    Dr. Jo Pitzer's Practice 3

    955 W Imperial Hwy

    Brea, CA 92821

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

    Dr. Pitzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740254366.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitzer?

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

    What is Dr. Jo Pitzer's specialty?

    Dr. Pitzer is a Family Medicine Specialist near Anaheim, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Pitzer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jo Pitzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pitzer is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Jo Pitzer accepting new patients in Anaheim, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jo Pitzer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jo Pitzer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pitzer's office at (714) 974-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jo Pitzer?

    Please contact Dr. Pitzer's office at (714) 974-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jo Pitzer have?

    Dr. Jo Pitzer is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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