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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chan, Hospitalist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Virginia Chan, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Chan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chan’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. Chan’s office at (858) 554-3200.
What languages does Dr. Chan speak?
Dr. Chan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chan treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Chan 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. Chan. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Chan perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Virginia Chan may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chan's office.
Does Dr. Chan accept my insurance?
Dr. Chan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chan accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Chan in La Jolla, 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
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chan's office located?
Dr. Virginia Chan's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd Fl 2
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-3200
What is Dr. Chan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013277946.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chan
What is Dr. Virginia Chan's specialty?
Dr. Chan is a Hospitalist near La Jolla, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Chan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Virginia Chan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chan is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Virginia Chan accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Virginia Chan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Virginia Chan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chan's office at (858) 554-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Virginia Chan?
Please contact Dr. Chan's office at (858) 554-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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