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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Boyd King, Critical Care Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Ayana Boyd King, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Boyd King graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. Boyd King is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boyd King’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boyd King’s office at (858) 625-7200.
Where did Dr. Boyd King go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Is Dr. Boyd King board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ayana Boyd King, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Boyd King speak?
Dr. Boyd King and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Boyd King typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Boyd King 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. Boyd King. 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:
- 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Boyd King typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ayana Boyd King may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Boyd King's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Boyd King accept my insurance?
Dr. Boyd King accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 625-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Boyd King accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Boyd King in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Boyd King's office located?
What is Dr. Boyd King's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Boyd King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760530794.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boyd King?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Boyd King
What is Dr. Ayana Boyd King's specialty?
Dr. Boyd King is a Critical Care Internist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Ayana Boyd King affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Boyd King is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ayana Boyd King accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ayana Boyd King is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ayana Boyd King offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Boyd King's office at (858) 625-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ayana Boyd King?
Please contact Dr. Boyd King's office at (858) 625-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ayana Boyd King have?
Dr. Ayana Boyd King is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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