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21 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Natrajan, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kalpana Natrajan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Natrajan graduated from Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University and completed her residency at University of Arizona College of Medicine Program. Dr. Natrajan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Natrajan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Natrajan’s office at (619) 260-8300.
Where did Dr. Natrajan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University
What languages does Dr. Natrajan speak?
Dr. Natrajan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Natrajan treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Natrajan 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. Natrajan. 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:
- Pneumonia from Ventilator
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- MRSA Pneumonia
- Lobar Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Ventilator-Acquired Pneumonia
- VAP
- Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Methicillin-resistant Staph pneumonia
- Drug-resistant pneumonia
- Staph lung infection
- Lung Lobe Infection
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Severe Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J95851: Ventilator associated pneumonia
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J15212: Pneumonia due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Bacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Flesh-eating disease
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- M726: Necrotizing fasciitis
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- MRSA Sepsis
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Sepsis
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Gangrene (Left Leg)
- Atherosclerosis
- Gangrene
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD left leg gangrene
- Arterial gangrene left leg
- Left leg tissue death from artery disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70262: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, left leg
Which procedures does Dr. Natrajan perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kalpana Natrajan 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. Natrajan's office.
Does Dr. Natrajan accept my insurance?
Dr. Natrajan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 260-8300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Natrajan accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Natrajan 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Natrajan's office located?
Dr. Kalpana Natrajan's Primary Practice
555 Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 260-8300
What is Dr. Natrajan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Natrajan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770686834.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Natrajan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Natrajan
What is Dr. Kalpana Natrajan's specialty?
Dr. Natrajan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Diego, 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. Natrajan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kalpana Natrajan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Natrajan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kalpana Natrajan accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kalpana Natrajan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kalpana Natrajan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Natrajan's office at (619) 260-8300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kalpana Natrajan?
Please contact Dr. Natrajan's office at (619) 260-8300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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