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Dr. J. Heaton, MD
Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
San Diego, CA
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heaton, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in San Diego, CA?
Dr. J. Heaton, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Heaton completed his residency at University Ca San Diego Med Center. Dr. Heaton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heaton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heaton’s office at (858) 499-2777.
Where did Dr. Heaton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Ca San Diego Med Center
What languages does Dr. Heaton speak?
Dr. Heaton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Heaton treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Heaton 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. Heaton. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
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
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Heaton perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. J. Heaton may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Heaton's office.
Does Dr. Heaton accept my insurance?
Dr. Heaton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 499-2777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heaton accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Heaton 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
Centene
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Heaton's office located?
What is Dr. Heaton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heaton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902816390.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heaton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heaton
What is Dr. J. Heaton's specialty?
Dr. Heaton is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near San Diego, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Heaton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. J. Heaton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heaton is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, VHC Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Sharp Grossmont 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 J. Heaton accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. J. Heaton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. J. Heaton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heaton's office at (858) 499-2777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with J. Heaton?
Please contact Dr. Heaton's office at (858) 499-2777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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