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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jaeger, Emergency Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Steven Jaeger, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Jaeger completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery. Dr. Jaeger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jaeger’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jaeger’s office at (619) 303-0550.
Where did Dr. Jaeger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo
What languages does Dr. Jaeger speak?
Dr. Jaeger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jaeger typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jaeger 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. Jaeger. 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Infection
- Sore Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jaeger typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Jaeger may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Jaeger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Jaeger accept my insurance?
Dr. Jaeger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 303-0550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jaeger accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Jaeger in La Mesa, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Quest
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jaeger's office located?
Dr. Steven Jaeger's Primary Practice
6136 Lake Murray Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-0550
What is Dr. Jaeger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jaeger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548270564.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jaeger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jaeger
What is Dr. Steven Jaeger's specialty?
Dr. Jaeger is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Steven Jaeger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jaeger is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Steven Jaeger accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Steven Jaeger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Jaeger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jaeger's office at (619) 303-0550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Jaeger?
Please contact Dr. Jaeger's office at (619) 303-0550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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