27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bluestone, Infectious Disease Specialist in Baldwin Park, CA?
Dr. Gary Bluestone, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Baldwin Park, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Bluestone graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. Bluestone is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bluestone’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bluestone’s office at (626) 851-1011.
Where did Dr. Bluestone go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
What languages does Dr. Bluestone speak?
Dr. Bluestone and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bluestone typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bluestone 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. Bluestone. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
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:
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Meningitis
- Valley Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bluestone typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gary Bluestone 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. Bluestone's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bluestone accept my insurance?
Dr. Bluestone accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 851-1011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bluestone accept in Baldwin Park, CA?
Dr. Bluestone in Baldwin Park, 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
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bluestone's office located?
Dr. Gary Bluestone's Primary Practice
1011 Baldwin Park Blvd
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 851-1011
What is Dr. Bluestone's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bluestone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639227614.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bluestone?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bluestone
What is Dr. Gary Bluestone's specialty?
Dr. Bluestone is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Baldwin Park, 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. Gary Bluestone affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bluestone is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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 Gary Bluestone accepting new patients in Baldwin Park, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gary Bluestone is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Bluestone offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bluestone's office at (626) 851-1011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Bluestone?
Please contact Dr. Bluestone's office at (626) 851-1011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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