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 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. 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 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cachay typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- Hepatitis C
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cachay typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cachay performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
- Anoscopy
- HRA with Biopsy
- Anal Canal Magnification Exam
- Anorectal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Anoscopy
- HRA Anoscopy
- Magnified Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Examination with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46601: Anoscopy; diagnostic, with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed
Also known as:
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
CPT Codes:
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
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 Corporation
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
Unknown
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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.
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. Edward Cachay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cachay is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Mayo Clinic Hospital 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 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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