Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shao, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Shao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California, San Diego, Infectious Disease
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases | U Hosp | University Hospitals, Cleveland
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shao board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Hai Shao, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004
What languages does Dr. Shao speak?
Dr. Shao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shao typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shao 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. Shao. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shao typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Hai Shao 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. Shao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shao accept my insurance?
Dr. Shao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shao accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Shao in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shao's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
San Diego Super Doctors
What is Dr. Shao's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598841033.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shao
What is Dr. Hai Shao'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.