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Dr. Paul Liu, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Liu, Internist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Paul Liu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (310) 825-6301.

    What languages does Dr. Liu speak?

    Dr. Liu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Liu typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Liu 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. Liu. 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:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lupus
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • SLE
    • Disseminated lupus erythematosus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Musculoskeletal Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone and Muscle Check-up
    • Joint Health Screening
    • Orthopedic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13828: Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
    • PMR
    • Inflammatory Rheumatism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Inflammatory Arthritis
    • Arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease
    • Polyarthritis
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy

    Also known as:

    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Psoriasis
    • Psoriatic joint inflammation
    • Arthritis with psoriasis
    • Psoriasis-related joint pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Liu typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Liu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-6301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Liu 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 Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Liu's office located?

    Dr. Paul Liu's Primary Practice

    17140 Bernardo Center Dr

    San Diego, CA 92128

    (310) 825-6301

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    Dr. Paul Liu's Practice 2

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

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    Dr. Paul Liu's Practice 3

    400 Craven Rd

    San Marcos, CA 92078

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    What is Dr. Liu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114111283.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liu

    What is Dr. Paul Liu's specialty?

    Dr. Liu is a Internist near San Diego, CA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Paul Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Paul Liu accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Liu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Liu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (310) 825-6301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Liu?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (310) 825-6301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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