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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. So, Infectious Disease Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Jessica So, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. So is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. So’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. So’s office at (805) 898-3558.
What languages does Dr. So speak?
Dr. So and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. So typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. So 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. So. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Acute Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Bone Infection
- Rapid Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8610: Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified site
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. So typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jessica So 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. So's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. So accept my insurance?
Dr. So accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 898-3558 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. So accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. So in Santa Barbara, 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
Carlyle Holdings
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Santa Barbara Select IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. So's office located?
What is Dr. So's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. So's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518421726.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. So?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. So
What is Dr. Jessica So's specialty?
Dr. So is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Santa Barbara, 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. Jessica So affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. So is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 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 Jessica So accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jessica So is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jessica So offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. So's office at (805) 898-3558 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jessica So?
Please contact Dr. So's office at (805) 898-3558 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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