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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Koura, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Shawn Koura, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Koura is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koura’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koura’s office at (619) 502-5800.
What languages does Dr. Koura speak?
Dr. Koura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Koura typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Koura 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. Koura. 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:
- 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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Koura typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Koura 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. Koura's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Koura accept my insurance?
Dr. Koura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 502-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koura accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Koura in Chula Vista, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Koura's office located?
Dr. Shawn Koura's Primary Practice
751 Medical Center Ct
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 502-5800
What is Dr. Koura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407173149.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koura
What is Dr. Shawn Koura's specialty?
Dr. Koura is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Chula Vista, 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. Shawn Koura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koura is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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 Shawn Koura accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shawn Koura is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shawn Koura offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koura's office at (619) 502-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shawn Koura?
Please contact Dr. Koura's office at (619) 502-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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