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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bowman, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Vi Bowman, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bowman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bowman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bowman’s office at (619) 528-5000.
What languages does Dr. Bowman speak?
Dr. Bowman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bowman typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bowman 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. Bowman. 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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Meningitis
- Valley Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bowman typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vi Bowman 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. Bowman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bowman accept my insurance?
Dr. Bowman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bowman accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Bowman 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bowman's office located?
What is Dr. Bowman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bowman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932365079.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bowman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bowman
What is Dr. Vi Bowman's specialty?
Dr. Bowman 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. Vi Bowman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bowman is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vi Bowman accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vi Bowman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vi Bowman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bowman's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vi Bowman?
Please contact Dr. Bowman's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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