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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. Dr. Baran is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baran’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Baran typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Baran typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Baran's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Joseph Baran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baran is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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