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Who is Dr. Gaufin, Infectious Disease Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Thaidra Gaufin, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gaufin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaufin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaufin’s office at (760) 340-3911.
What languages does Dr. Gaufin speak?
Dr. Gaufin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Gaufin typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gaufin 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. Gaufin. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Gaufin typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thaidra Gaufin 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. Gaufin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gaufin accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaufin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 340-3911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaufin accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Gaufin in Santa Barbara, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gaufin's office located?
Dr. Thaidra Gaufin's Primary Practice
317 W Pueblo St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(760) 340-3911
What is Dr. Gaufin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaufin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851634745.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaufin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaufin
What is Dr. Thaidra Gaufin's specialty?
Dr. Gaufin is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Santa Barbara, 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. Thaidra Gaufin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaufin is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Henry Mayo Newhall 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 Thaidra Gaufin accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Thaidra Gaufin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thaidra Gaufin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaufin's office at (760) 340-3911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thaidra Gaufin?
Please contact Dr. Gaufin's office at (760) 340-3911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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