TV
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vijayan, Infectious Disease Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Tara Vijayan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vijayan is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vijayan’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vijayan’s office at (310) 825-7225.
Is Dr. Vijayan board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Tara Vijayan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vijayan speak?
Dr. Vijayan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Vijayan treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vijayan 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. Vijayan. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Flare-Up
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
- Acute Bronchiectasis Exacerbation
- Worsening Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
- J471: Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Which procedures does Dr. Vijayan perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tara Vijayan 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. Vijayan's office.
Does Dr. Vijayan accept my insurance?
Dr. Vijayan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-7225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vijayan accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Vijayan in Santa Monica, 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
City of Los Angeles
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Vijayan's office located?
Dr. Tara Vijayan's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 825-7225
What is Dr. Vijayan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vijayan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598909574.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vijayan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vijayan
What is Dr. Tara Vijayan's specialty?
Dr. Vijayan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Santa Monica, 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. Vijayan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Tara Vijayan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vijayan is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Tara Vijayan accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tara Vijayan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tara Vijayan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vijayan's office at (310) 825-7225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tara Vijayan?
Please contact Dr. Vijayan's office at (310) 825-7225 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tara Vijayan have?
Dr. Tara Vijayan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Infectious Disease Specialist Near Santa Monica, CA
JH
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Jonathan Herman, MD, PHD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Santa Monica, CA
LY
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Lauren Yanagimoto-Ogawa, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Santa Monica, CA
CB
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Cherie Blair, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Santa Monica, CA