Who is Dr. Aslam, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Aslam typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
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:
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Aslam typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Aslam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Heritage Health
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Aslam's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Aslam affiliated with?
Dr. Aslam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Aslam's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.