Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the phone number and what are the hours to the PCP line? 

A: Employed UCSD Health physicians can call (619)-543-2229 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to establish care with a Primary Care Provider at UCSD Health.

Q: Do I get priority access to appointments as a UCSD physician?

A: No, the PCP line was created to facilitate UCSD physicians managing their own health by establishing their own PCP. We want to make it easier for UCSD physicians to get the care they need.

Q: Who is eligible to use this phone line?

A: This phone line is just for UCSD Health employed physicians. If you are a patient or not a physician at UCSD Health, this phone number is available for you from 8am-5pm:

800-926-8273;  For general primary care questions and information please visit this website: <https://health.ucsd.edu/care/primary-care/> 

Q: Can I use this phone line for my dependents as well?

A: At this time, this service is not available for dependents of UCSD physicians. If you would like to find a primary care provider for your dependent, please call 800-926-8273;  For general primary care questions and information please visit this website: <https://health.ucsd.edu/care/primary-care/> 

Q: I'm a UCSD Health physician, will I have access to the full UCSD primary care network?

A: At this time, a subgroup of UCSD primary care physicians have volunteered to accept their colleagues as patients.