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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ballon-Landa, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ballon-Landa graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare. Dr. Ballon-Landa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ballon-Landa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ballon-Landa’s office at (619) 238-1443.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ballon-Landa?
Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ballon-Landa empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, Hospital Acquired Infections, Travel Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Ballon-Landa is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ballon-Landa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Evanston Northwestern Healthcare | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ballon-Landa board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ballon-Landa speak?
Dr. Ballon-Landa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ballon-Landa treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ballon-Landa 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. Ballon-Landa. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Staph Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abscess
- Abscess on stomach
- Belly skin infection
- Pus pocket on abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02211: Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- Multiple Antibiotic Resistance
- Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria
- MDR Infection
- Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Resistance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1624: Resistance to multiple antibiotics
Which procedures does Dr. Ballon-Landa perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ballon-Landa's office.
Does Dr. Ballon-Landa accept my insurance?
Dr. Ballon-Landa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 238-1443 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ballon-Landa accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ballon-Landa in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Molina
Presence Health
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Where is Dr. Ballon-Landa's office located?
Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa's Primary Practice
4136 Bachman Pl
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 238-1443
What is Dr. Ballon-Landa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballon-Landa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326266081.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballon-Landa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballon-Landa
What is Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa's specialty?
Dr. Ballon-Landa is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Diego, 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. Ballon-Landa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ballon-Landa is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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?
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Is Gonzalo Ballon-Landa accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ballon-Landa's office at (619) 238-1443 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gonzalo Ballon-Landa?
Please contact Dr. Ballon-Landa's office at (619) 238-1443 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa have?
Dr. Gonzalo Ballon-Landa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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