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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tang, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Michael Tang, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tang’s office at (619) 471-9062.
What languages does Dr. Tang speak?
Dr. Tang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tang typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tang 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. Tang. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tang typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Tang 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. Tang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tang accept my insurance?
Dr. Tang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 471-9062 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tang accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Tang 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
Centene Corporation
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tang's office located?
What is Dr. Tang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982018545.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tang
What is Dr. Michael Tang's specialty?
Dr. Tang 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. Michael Tang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tang is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Michael Tang accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Tang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Tang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tang's office at (619) 471-9062 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Tang?
Please contact Dr. Tang's office at (619) 471-9062 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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