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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Joshua, Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Jisha Joshua, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Joshua is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joshua’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joshua’s office at (619) 543-5840.
What languages does Dr. Joshua speak?
Dr. Joshua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Malayalam
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Joshua typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Joshua 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. Joshua. 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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Joshua typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jisha Joshua may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Joshua's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Joshua accept my insurance?
Dr. Joshua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joshua accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Joshua 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
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Joshua's office located?
What is Dr. Joshua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joshua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023436417.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joshua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joshua
What is Dr. Jisha Joshua's specialty?
Dr. Joshua is a Pulmonologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Jisha Joshua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Joshua is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jisha Joshua accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jisha Joshua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jisha Joshua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joshua's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jisha Joshua?
Please contact Dr. Joshua's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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