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Dr. William Padilla, MD

Accepting New Patients

(109 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Monterrey Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: arthritis, headache, cryosurgery, and more.

263 Church Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 422-1324

Dr. William Padilla, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Monterrey Faculty of Medicine. Dr. William Padilla, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Sharp HealthCare.

Office Locations

Sharp HealthCare

263 Church Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 422-1324

(619) 422-1055

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28780 Single Oak Drive Suite 270
Temecula, CA 92590

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Some issues Dr. William Padilla, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

rapid strep test

In 2023, Dr. William Padilla, MD had a list price for rapid strep test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

diabetes screening

lab tests

preventive care

By Affordability:

antigen tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. William Padilla, MD performed more diabetes screening, lab tests, and preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for antigen tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

fasting blood glucose test

pneumonia shot

In 2012, Dr. William Padilla, MD performed more fasting blood glucose test, and pneumonia shot procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, breathing treatment and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	24
doctor visit	1584
ear procedures	13
preventive care	209
vaccines	209

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, breathing treatment and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	29
cytology	12
doctor visit	1383
gynecologic pathology	12
lab tests	11
preventive care	165
vaccines	142

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	149
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	59
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	53
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2014 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	44
doctor visit	1331
ear procedures	14
lab tests	234
preventive care	254
vaccines	128

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	162
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	58
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	50
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2015 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	32
doctor visit	914
ear procedures	15
lab tests	165
preventive care	240
vaccines	136

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	150
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	76
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2016 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	26
doctor visit	977
lab tests	156
preventive care	206
vaccines	156

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	19
Hispanic	138
Asian	18
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	45
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	47
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2017 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	42
doctor visit	973
ear procedures	13
lab tests	345
preventive care	370
vaccines	85

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	19
Hispanic	94
Asian	18
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	41
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	25
diabetes management	21
doctor visit	925
ear procedures	12
lab tests	321
preventive care	307
vaccines	41

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	18
Hispanic	89
Asian	17
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	42
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	15
diabetes management	37
doctor visit	1068
ear procedures	14
lab tests	322
preventive care	245
vaccines	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	24
Hispanic	200
Asian	17
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	52
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, breathing treatment and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	21
diabetes management	13
doctor visit	861
lab tests	66
preventive care	64
vaccines	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	15
Hispanic	68
Asian	18
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	41
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	54
doctor visit	494
ear procedures	16
lab tests	195
preventive care	185
vaccines	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	14
Hispanic	73
Asian	18
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA during 2022 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	53
doctor visit	558
ear procedures	12
lab tests	193
preventive care	200
vaccines	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	14
Hispanic	59
Asian	21
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	42
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Padilla, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chula Vista, CA were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and diabetes management.

cytology	12
diabetes management	35
doctor visit	1006
ear procedures	13
gynecologic pathology	12
lab tests	200
preventive care	222
vaccines	88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	130
Hispanic	107
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	95
85 and over	41
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Padilla, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Padilla, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	8
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. William Padilla, MD graduated from University of Monterrey Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Family medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Monterrey Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Family medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Padilla, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Sharp HealthCare

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. William Padilla, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Anthem, Sharp Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William Padilla, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Anthem

Sharp Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Padilla, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.54 out of 5 stars based on 109 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Padilla, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chula Vista, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Padilla, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$96 Ozempic $42	Saxenda $22	RYBELSUS $11	$21
Medtronic, Inc.	$34 Micra $34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$26 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $26
BIOTRONIK INC.	$26 $26
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$23 GVOKE HYPOPEN $23
Other	$94 DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER $22	MOUNJARO $21	Precision Flow $19	Prolia $16	FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$299

Biography

Dr. William Padilla is a family medicine specialist in Chula Vista, CA and Temecula, CA. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Clinical interests for Dr. Padilla include depression, preventive care, and women's health issues. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Massachusetts, Dr. Padilla attended the University of Monterrey Faculty of Medicine for medical school. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Padilla is professionally affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Sharp HealthCare. He has an open panel in Temecula, CA according to UC San Diego Health.