Dr. Giovanna Casola, MD
La Jolla, CA
41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Casola, Body Imaging Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Giovanna Casola, MD is a Body Imaging Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Casola graduated from Universite de Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Casola is fluent in English, French, and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Casola’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Casola’s office at (858) 657-6641.
Where did Dr. Casola go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology | Ma Genl Hospital
Medical School: Universite de Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Diagnostic Radiologist | Clinical Professor of Radiology
Is Dr. Casola board certified as a Body Imaging Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Giovanna Casola, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Casola speak?
Dr. Casola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Italian
What conditions does a Body Imaging Specialist like Dr. Casola typically treat?
As a Body Imaging Specialist, Dr. Casola 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. Casola. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Medical Check After Other Accident
- Post-injury medical exam
- Accident injury evaluation
- General accident checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Body Imaging Specialist like Dr. Casola typically perform?
As a Body Imaging Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Giovanna Casola may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Casola's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Casola accept my insurance?
Dr. Casola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-6641 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Casola accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Casola in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Casola's office located?
Dr. Giovanna Casola's Primary Practice
3855 Health Sciences Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 657-6641
What is Dr. Casola's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Casola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790721256.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Casola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Casola
What is Dr. Giovanna Casola's specialty?
Dr. Casola is a Body Imaging Specialist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Body Imaging Specialist do?
A Doctor of Osteopathy specializing in Radiology focuses on body imaging techniques to diagnose and evaluate medical conditions. Utilizing advanced modalities like MRI and CT scans, they provide detailed insights into the body's structures while promoting patient health through a holistic approach.
Is this Dr. Giovanna Casola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Casola is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 a Body Imaging Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Giovanna Casola accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Giovanna Casola is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Giovanna Casola offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Casola's office at (858) 657-6641 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Giovanna Casola?
Please contact Dr. Casola's office at (858) 657-6641 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Giovanna Casola have?
Dr. Giovanna Casola is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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