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Dr. Shefali Talwar, MD

San Mateo, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Talwar, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Shefali Talwar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Talwar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Talwar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Talwar’s office at (650) 897-4554.

    Is Dr. Talwar board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Shefali Talwar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Talwar speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Talwar treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Talwar 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. Talwar. 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:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Bone Infection
    • Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
    • Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
    • Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease
    • lumbar osteomyelitis
    • lower back bone infection
    • vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
    • M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • MSSA Blood Poisoning
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • MSSA Sepsis
    • Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    Also known as:

    • Left Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Lower Leg Injury
    • Left Calf Wound
    • Left Shin Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent C. diff Infection
    • C. diff Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Recurrent Clostridioides difficile
    • Repeat C. diff
    • C. difficile colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A0471: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Site Infection
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-specific surgical infection
    • Other post-operative infection
    • Unspecified surgical wound infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Which procedures does Dr. Talwar perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Talwar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Talwar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 897-4554 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Talwar accept in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Talwar in San Mateo, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Talwar's office located?

    Dr. Shefali Talwar's Primary Practice

    39 N San Mateo Dr Ste 4

    San Mateo, CA 94401

    (650) 897-4554

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    Dr. Shefali Talwar's Practice 2

    100 S Ellsworth Ave Ste 504

    San Mateo, CA 94401

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    Dr. Shefali Talwar's Practice 3

    1820 Ogden Dr

    Burlingame, CA 94010

    (650) 897-4554

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

    Dr. Talwar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376557843.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Talwar?

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

    What is Dr. Shefali Talwar's specialty?

    Dr. Talwar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Mateo, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Talwar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shefali Talwar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Talwar is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Shefali Talwar accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Shefali Talwar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shefali Talwar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Talwar's office at (650) 897-4554 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shefali Talwar?

    Please contact Dr. Talwar's office at (650) 897-4554 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shefali Talwar have?

    Dr. Shefali Talwar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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