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Who is Dr. Safaya, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Chitra Safaya, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Safaya is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safaya’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safaya’s office at (619) 462-9010.
Is Dr. Safaya board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Chitra Safaya, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Safaya speak?
Dr. Safaya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Safaya typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Safaya 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. Safaya. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Safaya typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chitra Safaya 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. Safaya's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Safaya accept my insurance?
Dr. Safaya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 462-9010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safaya accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Safaya 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
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Safaya's office located?
Dr. Chitra Safaya's Primary Practice
6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2308
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 462-9010
What is Dr. Safaya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safaya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568624336.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safaya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safaya
What is Dr. Chitra Safaya's specialty?
Dr. Safaya is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Diego, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Chitra Safaya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safaya is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Chitra Safaya accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chitra Safaya is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chitra Safaya offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safaya's office at (619) 462-9010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chitra Safaya?
Please contact Dr. Safaya's office at (619) 462-9010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chitra Safaya have?
Dr. Chitra Safaya is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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