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Dr. Michael Girard, MD

San Diego, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Girard, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Michael Girard, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Girard completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology; Scripps Mercy Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Girard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Girard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Girard’s office at (619) 528-5000.

    Where did Dr. Girard go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology; Scripps Mercy Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca

    Is Dr. Girard board certified in Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Girard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Girard speak?

    Dr. Girard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Girard treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Girard 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. Girard. 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:

    • Osteoporosis Screening
    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone Density Test
    • Bone Health Screening
    • DEXA Scan
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, 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:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Involuntary Weight Loss
    • Significant Weight Loss
    • Unintentional Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    Also known as:

    • History of large intestine cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Past colon cancer
    • Colorectal cancer survivor
    • Previous large bowel malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85038: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Bone Density and Structure Disorder
    • Bone Density
    • Bone Disease
    • Abnormal Bone Density
    • Bone Structure Problem
    • Bone Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site

    Which procedures does Dr. Girard perform as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Girard may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Girard's office.

    Does Dr. Girard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Girard 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. Girard accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Girard 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

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Girard's office located?

    Dr. Michael Girard's Primary Practice

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (619) 528-5000

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    Dr. Michael Girard's Practice 2

    4650 Palm Ave

    San Diego, CA 92154

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    Dr. Michael Girard's Practice 3

    400 Craven Rd

    San Marcos, CA 92078

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    What is Dr. Girard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Girard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285782177.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Girard?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Girard

    What is Dr. Michael Girard's specialty?

    Dr. Girard is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near San Diego, CA. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Girard to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Girard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Girard is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay 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 Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Explore Vascular & Interventional Radiologist 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 Michael Girard accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Girard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Girard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Girard's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Girard?

    Please contact Dr. Girard's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Girard have?

    Dr. Michael Girard is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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