22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blackburn, Infectious Disease Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Brian Blackburn, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Blackburn completed his residency at Stanford U. Dr. Blackburn is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blackburn’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blackburn’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Blackburn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center CA | Stanford University, Infectious Diseases
Residency: Stanford U | Stanford University Medical Center
Is Dr. Blackburn board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Blackburn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2000
What languages does Dr. Blackburn speak?
Dr. Blackburn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blackburn typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Blackburn 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. Blackburn. 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:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Respiratory Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Lung TB
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- A159: Respiratory tuberculosis 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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. Blackburn typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Blackburn 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. Blackburn's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blackburn accept my insurance?
Dr. Blackburn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blackburn accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Blackburn in Stanford, 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blackburn's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Amstrong Award - Excellence in Patient Care, Stanford Dept of Medicine
Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Stanford School of Medicine
Distinguished Service to Housestaff Education, Stanford Dept of Medic
Exceptional Preceptor Award, Ambulatory Medicine Clerkship, Stanford
Chicago Medical School Alumni Association Award, Chicago Medical Scho
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, AOA chapter - Chicago Medical School
American Society of Clinical Pathologist's Award, ASCP
McGraw-Hill Academic Achievement Award, McGraw-Hill - Chicago Medical
Graduation with Departmental Honors, UCLA Dept. of Biology
Vosti Award - Excellence in Teaching, Stanford Division of Infectious
Infectious Diseases Division Teaching Award, Stanford University Depa
What is Dr. Blackburn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blackburn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861542680.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blackburn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blackburn
What is Dr. Brian Blackburn's specialty?
Dr. Blackburn is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Stanford, 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. Brian Blackburn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blackburn is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Dignity Health - Marian Regional 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
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Is Brian Blackburn accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Blackburn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Blackburn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blackburn's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Blackburn?
Please contact Dr. Blackburn's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Blackburn have?
Dr. Brian Blackburn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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