Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Goicoechea, Infectious Disease Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Goicoechea?
Dr. Miguel Goicoechea, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Goicoechea empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV & Hepatitis co-infection, HIV/AIDS, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the La Jolla, CA community, Dr. Goicoechea is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Goicoechea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Internal Medicine | CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program
Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc | Howard Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Goicoechea board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Miguel Goicoechea, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Goicoechea speak?
Dr. Goicoechea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Goicoechea typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Goicoechea 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. Goicoechea. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Sexual Health Counseling
- Sexual Health
- Sex Therapy
- Intimacy Counseling
- Relationship Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z708: Other sex counseling
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Goicoechea typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Miguel Goicoechea 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. Goicoechea's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Goicoechea accept my insurance?
Dr. Goicoechea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Goicoechea accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Goicoechea 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 Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Goicoechea's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Goicoechea affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Goicoechea has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Goicoechea's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Goicoechea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588678775.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goicoechea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Goicoechea
What is Dr. Miguel Goicoechea's specialty?
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.