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Dr. Pauline Ho, MD

Placentia, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ho, Infectious Disease Specialist in Placentia, CA?

    Dr. Pauline Ho, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Placentia, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Ho graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Ho is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ho’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ho’s office at (714) 996-6500.

    Where did Dr. Ho go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    • Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ho speak?

    Dr. Ho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ho treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ho 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. Ho. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Septic Shock
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • MSSA Blood Poisoning
    • Shock
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • Severe blood poisoning with shock
    • Septic collapse
    • Infection-induced shock
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning
    • MSSA Sepsis
    • Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
    • A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
    • A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Bladder Inflammation
    • Bladder Disease
    • Chronic Cystitis
    • Long-term Bladder Infection
    • Persistent Bladder Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3020: Other chronic cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchiectasis Flare-Up
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage
    • Acute Bronchiectasis Exacerbation
    • Worsening Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchiectasis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
    • J471: Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • ESBL Resistance
    • Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Resistance
    • Drug-Resistant Bacteria (ESBL)
    • ESBL Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1612: Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance

    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:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent C. diff Infection
    • C. diff Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Recurrent Clostridioides difficile
    • Repeat C. diff
    • C. difficile colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A0471: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
    • NTM Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified

    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:

    • 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Ho perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Ho accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 996-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ho accept in Placentia, CA?

    Dr. Ho in Placentia, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ho's office located?

    Dr. Pauline Ho's Primary Practice

    1275 N Rose Dr Ste 134

    Placentia, CA 92870

    (714) 996-6500

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    What is Dr. Ho's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194854794.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ho?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ho

    What is Dr. Pauline Ho's specialty?

    Dr. Ho is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Placentia, 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. Ho to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Pauline Ho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ho is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Uci Health - Placentia Linda, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Uci Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Pauline Ho accepting new patients in Placentia, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Pauline Ho is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pauline Ho offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (714) 996-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pauline Ho?

    Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (714) 996-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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