Dr. Leidy Tovar Padua, MD
San Diego, CA
Who is Dr. Tovar Padua, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Leidy Tovar Padua, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tovar Padua is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tovar Padua’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tovar Padua’s office at (858) 966-7785.
What languages does Dr. Tovar Padua speak?
Dr. Tovar Padua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Tovar Padua typically treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Tovar Padua 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. Tovar Padua. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Tovar Padua typically perform?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Leidy Tovar Padua 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. Tovar Padua's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tovar Padua accept my insurance?
Dr. Tovar Padua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-7785 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tovar Padua accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Tovar Padua in San Diego, 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
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tovar Padua's office located?
What is Dr. Tovar Padua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tovar Padua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033491311.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tovar Padua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tovar Padua
What is Dr. Leidy Tovar Padua's specialty?
Dr. Tovar Padua is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?
A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments.
Is this Dr. Leidy Tovar Padua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tovar Padua is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Leidy Tovar Padua accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leidy Tovar Padua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leidy Tovar Padua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tovar Padua's office at (858) 966-7785 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leidy Tovar Padua?
Please contact Dr. Tovar Padua's office at (858) 966-7785 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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