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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. La Vallo, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Patrick La Vallo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. La Vallo graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. La Vallo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. La Vallo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. La Vallo’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Where did Dr. La Vallo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
Is Dr. La Vallo board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Patrick La Vallo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. La Vallo speak?
Dr. La Vallo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. La Vallo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. La Vallo 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. La Vallo. 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.
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
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:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Infection
- Sore Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. La Vallo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Patrick La Vallo may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. La Vallo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. La Vallo accept my insurance?
Dr. La Vallo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. La Vallo accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. La Vallo 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. La Vallo's office located?
What is Dr. La Vallo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. La Vallo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720136682.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. La Vallo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. La Vallo
What is Dr. Patrick La Vallo's specialty?
Dr. La Vallo is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Patrick La Vallo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. La Vallo is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Patrick La Vallo accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Patrick La Vallo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick La Vallo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. La Vallo's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick La Vallo?
Please contact Dr. La Vallo's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick La Vallo have?
Dr. Patrick La Vallo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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