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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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ho typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
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:
- 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:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ho typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ho performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
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. Pauline Ho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ho is affiliated with Uci Health - Placentia Linda, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Kaiser Permanente Riverside 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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