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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Caperna, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Caperna completed his residency at University Ca San Diego Med Center. Dr. Caperna is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caperna’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caperna’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Caperna?
Dr. Joseph Caperna, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Caperna empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Complementary Medicine, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ Health, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Caperna is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Caperna go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Ca San Diego Med Center
What languages does Dr. Caperna speak?
Dr. Caperna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Caperna typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Caperna 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. Caperna. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Caperna typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Caperna 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. Caperna's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Caperna accept my insurance?
Dr. Caperna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Caperna accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Caperna 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 Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Caperna's office located?
What is Dr. Caperna's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caperna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720141153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caperna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caperna
What is Dr. Joseph Caperna's specialty?
Dr. Caperna is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Diego, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Joseph Caperna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Caperna is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Caperna accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Caperna is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Caperna offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Caperna's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Caperna?
Please contact Dr. Caperna's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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