Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abeles, Infectious Disease Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Shira Abeles, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Abeles graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons. Dr. Abeles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abeles’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abeles’s office at (619) 543-6222.
Where did Dr. Abeles go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Infectious Disease Specialist
Is Dr. Abeles board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shira Abeles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abeles speak?
Dr. Abeles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Abeles treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Abeles 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. Abeles. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Abscess
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Respiratory Tuberculosis
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Lung TB
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- A159: Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
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:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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
Which procedures does Dr. Abeles perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shira Abeles 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. Abeles' office.
Does Dr. Abeles accept my insurance?
Dr. Abeles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abeles accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Abeles in La Jolla, 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
Centene
Humana
Inland Empire
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abeles' office located?
Dr. Shira Abeles' Primary Practice
9350 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 543-6222
What is Dr. Abeles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abeles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720240625.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abeles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abeles
What is Dr. Shira Abeles's specialty?
Dr. Abeles is a Infectious Disease Specialist near La Jolla, 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. Abeles to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shira Abeles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abeles is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Shira Abeles accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shira Abeles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shira Abeles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abeles's office at (619) 543-6222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shira Abeles?
Please contact Dr. Abeles's office at (619) 543-6222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shira Abeles have?
Dr. Shira Abeles is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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