Dr. George Liu, MD, PHD
San Diego, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liu, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. George Liu, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Liu completed his residency at University Of California, Davis. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (310) 423-4471.
Where did Dr. Liu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of California, Davis
What languages does Dr. Liu speak?
Dr. Liu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Liu typically treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Liu 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. Liu. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Liu typically perform?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. George Liu 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. Liu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-4471 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Liu 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Liu's office located?
What is Dr. Liu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699727321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liu
What is Dr. George Liu's specialty?
Dr. Liu is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?
A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments.
Is this Dr. George Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center 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 a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is George Liu accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. George Liu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Liu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (310) 423-4471 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Liu?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (310) 423-4471 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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