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Who is Dr. Tamizuddin, Infectious Disease Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Sara Tamizuddin, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Tamizuddin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tamizuddin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tamizuddin’s office at (858) 824-5484.
What languages does Dr. Tamizuddin speak?
Dr. Tamizuddin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tamizuddin treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tamizuddin 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. Tamizuddin. 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:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
Which procedures does Dr. Tamizuddin perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sara Tamizuddin 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. Tamizuddin's office.
Does Dr. Tamizuddin accept my insurance?
Dr. Tamizuddin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 824-5484 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tamizuddin accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Tamizuddin in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tamizuddin's office located?
Dr. Sara Tamizuddin's Primary Practice
9898 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 824-5484
What is Dr. Tamizuddin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tamizuddin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538626270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tamizuddin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tamizuddin
What is Dr. Sara Tamizuddin's specialty?
Dr. Tamizuddin 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. Tamizuddin to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sara Tamizuddin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tamizuddin is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green 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 Sara Tamizuddin accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sara Tamizuddin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Tamizuddin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tamizuddin's office at (858) 824-5484 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Tamizuddin?
Please contact Dr. Tamizuddin's office at (858) 824-5484 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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