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Who is Dr. Canfield, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Gregory Canfield, MD, PHD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Canfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Canfield’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Canfield’s office at (805) 543-4407.
What languages does Dr. Canfield speak?
Dr. Canfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Canfield typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Canfield 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. Canfield. 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:
- Blood Pressure Check with Abnormal Findings
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Screening
- Abnormal BP Reading
- Blood Pressure Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0131: Encounter for examination of blood pressure with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Long-term Heart Disease
- Ongoing Heart Ischemia
- Chronic Coronary Artery Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I259: Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Canfield typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Canfield 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. Canfield's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Canfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Canfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 543-4407 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Canfield accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Canfield in San Luis Obispo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Canfield's office located?
Dr. Gregory Canfield's Primary Practice
1428 Phillips Ln Ste 203
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-4407
What is Dr. Canfield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Canfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144632159.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Canfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Canfield
What is Dr. Gregory Canfield's specialty?
Dr. Canfield is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Luis Obispo, 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. Gregory Canfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Canfield is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial 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 Gregory Canfield accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Canfield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Canfield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Canfield's office at (805) 543-4407 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gregory Canfield?
Please contact Dr. Canfield's office at (805) 543-4407 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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