35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Boggs, Infectious Disease Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. John Boggs, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Boggs graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Boggs is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boggs’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boggs’s office at (650) 321-4121.
Where did Dr. Boggs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University California
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Harborview Med Center | University of Washington, Dept of Radiation Oncology
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Boggs board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Boggs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Boggs speak?
Dr. Boggs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Boggs treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Boggs 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. Boggs. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A318: Other mycobacterial infections
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Boggs perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Boggs 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. Boggs' office.
Does Dr. Boggs accept my insurance?
Dr. Boggs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 321-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Boggs accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Boggs in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Alliant Health Plans
Blue Shield of California
Health Plan of San Mateo
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Boggs' office located?
What is Dr. Boggs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Boggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982719480.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boggs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Boggs
What is Dr. John Boggs's specialty?
Dr. Boggs is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Palo Alto, 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. Boggs to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Boggs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Boggs is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Eden Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 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
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Is John Boggs accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Boggs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Boggs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Boggs's office at (650) 321-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Boggs?
Please contact Dr. Boggs's office at (650) 321-4121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Boggs have?
Dr. John Boggs is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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