Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Payne, Family Medicine Specialist in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Richard Payne, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Payne graduated from UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego and completed his residency at Santa Monica-Ucla Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Payne is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Payne’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Payne’s office at (760) 942-0118.
Where did Dr. Payne go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Santa Monica-Ucla Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | UC Davis, Sacramento | Primary Care Physician
Is Dr. Payne board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Payne, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Payne speak?
Dr. Payne and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Payne typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Payne 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. Payne. 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:
- 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Payne typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Payne may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Payne's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Payne accept my insurance?
Dr. Payne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 942-0118 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Payne accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Payne in Encinitas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Payne's office located?
What is Dr. Payne's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Payne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841252707.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Payne?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Payne
What is Dr. Richard Payne's specialty?
Dr. Payne is a Family Medicine Specialist near Encinitas, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Payne affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Payne is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Tri-City Medical Center 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Payne accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Payne is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Payne offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Payne's office at (760) 942-0118 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Payne?
Please contact Dr. Payne's office at (760) 942-0118 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Payne have?
Dr. Richard Payne is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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