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Who is Dr. Aslam, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Saima Aslam, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Aslam graduated from Aga Khan University and completed her residency at Baylor College Of Medicine. Dr. Aslam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aslam’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aslam’s office at (619) 543-3995.
Where did Dr. Aslam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Baylor College Of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College Of Medicine
Medical School: Aga Khan University | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston | Infectious Disease Specialist | Director, Solid Organ Transplant Infectious Diseases Service | Assistant Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Aslam board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Saima Aslam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Aslam speak?
Dr. Aslam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Aslam treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Aslam 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. Aslam. 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.
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Fungal Infection
- Mycosis
- Mold Infection
- Yeast Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B49: Unspecified mycosis
Also known as:
- Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
- Organ Donation
- Donor screening exam
- Organ donation assessment
- Tissue donor evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Aspergillosis
- Aspergillus Infection
- Fungal Lung Disease
- Aspergillus Fungus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B449: Aspergillosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- CMV infection
- CMV disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Aslam perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Saima Aslam may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Aslam's office.
Does Dr. Aslam accept my insurance?
Dr. Aslam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-3995 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aslam accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Aslam in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Aslam's office located?
What is Dr. Aslam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aslam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477565257.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aslam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aslam
What is Dr. Saima Aslam's specialty?
Dr. Aslam is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Diego, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Aslam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Saima Aslam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Aslam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UC San Diego Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Saima Aslam accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Saima Aslam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saima Aslam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aslam's office at (619) 543-3995 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saima Aslam?
Please contact Dr. Aslam's office at (619) 543-3995 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Saima Aslam have?
Dr. Saima Aslam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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