Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abeles, Infectious Disease Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Abeles typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Abeles typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Abeles' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Commercial
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
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Where is Dr. Abeles' office located?
Dr. Shira Abeles' Primary Practice
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 543-6222
What hospitals are Dr. Abeles affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abeles has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Abeles's NPI number?A 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?
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.