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Dr. Paulina Quintana, MD

San Diego, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Quintana, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Paulina Quintana, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Quintana graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed her residency at Magee Womens Hosp, Cytopathology Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Quintana is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Quintana’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Quintana’s office at (619) 266-3332.

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

    • Residency: Magee Womens Hosp, Cytopathology Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

    • Medical School: University Auto De Baja California- Esc De Med- Mexicali- Baja Calif Norte | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    What languages does Dr. Quintana speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Quintana treat?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Quintana 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. Quintana. 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:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
    • K2930: Chronic superficial gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Polyp
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Rectal Growth
    • Colon Polyp
    • Benign Rectal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K621: Rectal polyp

    Also known as:

    • Esophagitis
    • Barrett's Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Barrett’s Esophagus
    • Inflammation of the Esophagus
    • Sore Esophagus
    • Esophageal Inflammation
    • Barrett's condition
    • Esophageal metaplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding
    • K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia

    Also known as:

    • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Polyp
    • Duodenal Polyp
    • Stomach Growth
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum
    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Change in Bowel Habits
    • Bowel Movement
    • Altered Bowel Habits
    • Irregular Bowel Movements
    • Changes in Pooping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R194: Change in bowel habit

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Severe Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Acute abdomen
    • Sudden stomach pain
    • Emergency abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R100: Acute abdomen

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena
    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Duodenum Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Duodenitis
    • Inflamed Duodenum
    • Small Intestine Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2980: Duodenitis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Functional Diarrhea
    • Diarrhea
    • Chronic Diarrhea
    • Persistent Diarrhea
    • Diarrhea without clear cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K591: Functional diarrhea

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Does Dr. Quintana accept my insurance?

    Dr. Quintana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 266-3332 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Quintana accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Quintana in San Diego, 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

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • SGS North America Inc

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Quintana's office located?

    Dr. Paulina Quintana's Primary Practice

    292 Euclid Ave

    San Diego, CA 92114

    (619) 266-3332

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    Dr. Paulina Quintana's Practice 2

    1633 Erringer Rd

    Simi Valley, CA 93065

    (805) 578-8300

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    Dr. Paulina Quintana's Practice 3

    2400 E 4th St

    National City, CA 91950

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

    Dr. Quintana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164482477.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Quintana?

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

    What is Dr. Paulina Quintana's specialty?

    Dr. Quintana is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near San Diego, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Quintana to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paulina Quintana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Quintana is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado 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

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    Is Paulina Quintana accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Paulina Quintana is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paulina Quintana offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Quintana's office at (619) 266-3332 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paulina Quintana?

    Please contact Dr. Quintana's office at (619) 266-3332 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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