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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baran, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Joseph Baran, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Baran is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baran’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baran’s office at (619) 501-3081.
Where did Dr. Baran go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Baran speak?
Dr. Baran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Baran treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Baran 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. Baran. 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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Bandemia
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- High band neutrophils
- Left shift
- Immature white blood cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72825: Bandemia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis of Right Upper Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Right Arm Skin Infection
- Bacterial Right Arm Infection
- Spreading Right Arm Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03113: Cellulitis of right upper limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acidosis
- Metabolic Disorder
- Acidic Blood
- High Acidity in Body
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8720: Acidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Pneumothorax
- Air in Chest Cavity
- Lung Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Peritonitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Generalized peritonitis
- Acute inflammation of peritoneum
- Abdominal lining infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K650: Generalized (acute) peritonitis
Which procedures does Dr. Baran perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Baran 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. Baran's office.
Does Dr. Baran accept my insurance?
Dr. Baran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 501-3081 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baran accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Baran in Chula Vista, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Baran's office located?
Dr. Joseph Baran's Primary Practice
890 Eastlake Pkwy Ste 301
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 501-3081
What is Dr. Baran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609895192.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baran
What is Dr. Joseph Baran's specialty?
Dr. Baran is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Chula Vista, 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. Baran to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joseph Baran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baran is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
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Is Joseph Baran accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Baran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Baran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baran's office at (619) 501-3081 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Baran?
Please contact Dr. Baran's office at (619) 501-3081 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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