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- Chula Vista, CA
- Dr. Cesar Pena, MD
Dr. Cesar Pena, MD
Internal Medicine•Male•Age 69
Internal Medicine
Dr. Cesar Pena, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Chula Vista, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Physicians Medical Group
227 Church Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910Accepting new patients
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Dr. Pena's Reviews
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3.7
Based on 6 ratings
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cesar Pena, MD?
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Does Dr. Cesar Pena, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
What conditions does Dr. Cesar Pena, MD treat?
Dr. Pena frequently treats the following conditions: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Asthma, and Pneumonia. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Cesar Pena, MD's office address?
Dr. Pena's office is located at 227 Church Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. Cesar Pena, MD fluent in?
Dr. Pena is able to speak Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. Cesar Pena, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Pena provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Cesar Pena, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Cesar Pena, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.
Is Dr. Cesar Pena, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Cesar Pena, MD holds board certifications in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease.
Does Dr. Cesar Pena, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 3.7/5 for Dr. Cesar Pena, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Pena's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Alkalosis
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Biliary Atresia
- Bird Flu
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Injury
- Breast Cancer
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchospasm
- Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
- Chickenpox
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Esophageal Varices
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Ileus
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Influenza (Flu)
- Inguinal Hernia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Ischemic Colitis
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodule
- Lymphangioma
- Megacolon
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Osteosarcoma
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Sarcoidosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Still's Disease
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Swine Flu
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tuberculosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
- Viral Infection
- Vulvar Cancer
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wheezing
Insurance Check
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Dr. Pena accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Pena accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Basic HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
- Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
- Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
- Open Choice PPO
- Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
- Savings Plus of CA EPO
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Advantage HMO
- California Care Large Group HMO
- California Care Small Group HMO
- Pathway EPO
- Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
- Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
- Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
- Select CA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Priority Select HMO
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus HMO
- Access Plus Savenet HMO
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
- Bronze Full 4500 PPO
- Local Access Plus HMO
- Platinum 90 PPO
- Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
- Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
- Silver 70 PPO
- Trio ACO HMO
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Southern CA Select HMO
- Clover Health
- Premium
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health Net
- CA Employer Group Plans HMO
- CA Healthnet PPO
- CA Individual & Family PPO
- CA WholeCare Network HMO
- ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
- Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
- Molina Healthcare
- Marketplace CA HMO
- Oscar Health
- Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
- Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Medica Choice
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Nexus Open Access
- Options PPO
- SignatureValue - CA HMO
- SignatureValue Alliance
Locations
Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Physicians Medical Group
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Pena is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
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6 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Compare with other Internal Medicine Specialists
Compare Dr. Pena with our nearby Internal Medicine Specialists at Palomar Health.
Make an appointment at Palomar Health today at (858) 480-6126.
These providers are on the medical staff of Palomar Health.
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