Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bauer, Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Josef Bauer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bauer graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Bauer is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bauer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bauer’s office at (858) 554-7909.
Where did Dr. Bauer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine | Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Bauer board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Josef Bauer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bauer speak?
Dr. Bauer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Bauer treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Bauer 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. Bauer. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bauer perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Josef Bauer may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bauer's office.
Does Dr. Bauer accept my insurance?
Dr. Bauer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-7909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bauer accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Bauer 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
Community Health Group
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bauer's office located?
Dr. Josef Bauer's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-7909
What is Dr. Bauer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bauer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538343462.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bauer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bauer
What is Dr. Josef Bauer's specialty?
Dr. Bauer is a Internist near La Jolla, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Bauer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Josef Bauer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bauer 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 Internist?
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Is Josef Bauer accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Josef Bauer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Josef Bauer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bauer's office at (858) 554-7909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Josef Bauer?
Please contact Dr. Bauer's office at (858) 554-7909 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Josef Bauer have?
Dr. Josef Bauer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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