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Who is Dr. Mayer, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Richard Mayer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mayer graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mayer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mayer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mayer’s office at (619) 462-9010.
Where did Dr. Mayer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Internal Medicine | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mayer speak?
Dr. Mayer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mayer treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mayer 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. Mayer. 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:
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia from Ventilator
- Pneumonia
- Klebsiella Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Ventilator-Acquired Pneumonia
- VAP
- Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Klebsiella Lung Infection
- Severe Lung Infection
- Lung infection
- Infectious pneumonia
- Pneumonia from bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J95851: Ventilator associated pneumonia
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J150: Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae
- J158: Pneumonia due to other specified bacteria
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Sacrum and Tailbone
- Bone Infection
- sacral osteomyelitis
- tailbone bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis sacral
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4628: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
Also known as:
- Spinal Abscess
- Abscess
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Abscess
- Intraspinal Granuloma
- Spinal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G061: Intraspinal abscess and granuloma
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0490: Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Mayer perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Mayer 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. Mayer's office.
Does Dr. Mayer accept my insurance?
Dr. Mayer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 462-9010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mayer accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Mayer 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
Inland Empire
Medicaid
Molina
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mayer's office located?
Dr. Richard Mayer's Primary Practice
555 Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 462-9010
What is Dr. Mayer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mayer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689773640.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mayer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mayer
What is Dr. Richard Mayer's specialty?
Dr. Mayer 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. Mayer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Mayer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mayer 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Richard Mayer accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Mayer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Mayer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mayer's office at (619) 462-9010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Mayer?
Please contact Dr. Mayer's office at (619) 462-9010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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