21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cachay, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Edward Cachay, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cachay graduated from National University Federico Villarreal Lima Peru and completed his residency at Ucsd Med Center. Dr. Cachay is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cachay’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cachay’s office at (619) 543-3995.
Where did Dr. Cachay go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucsd Med Center
Medical School: National University Federico Villarreal Lima Peru | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Owen Clinic
Is Dr. Cachay board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Cachay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cachay speak?
Dr. Cachay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cachay treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cachay 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. Cachay. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Anal Dysplasia
- Anal Disorder
- Abnormal anal cells
- Precancerous anal changes
- Anal epithelial dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6282: Dysplasia of anus
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- History of Other Digestive System Disease
- Digestive Disease
- Past GI Disorder
- Previous Digestive Problem
- History of Gastrointestinal Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8719: Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
Also known as:
- Hepatitis C
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Which procedures does Dr. Cachay perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Edward Cachay 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cachay's office.
Does Dr. Cachay accept my insurance?
Dr. Cachay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-3995 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cachay accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Cachay 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Humana
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Inland Empire
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cachay's office located?
What is Dr. Cachay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cachay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336290071.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cachay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cachay
What is Dr. Edward Cachay's specialty?
Dr. Cachay is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Diego, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Cachay to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Edward Cachay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cachay is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Edward Cachay accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Edward Cachay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Cachay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cachay's office at (619) 543-3995 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Cachay?
Please contact Dr. Cachay's office at (619) 543-3995 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Cachay have?
Dr. Edward Cachay is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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