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22 Years of Experience
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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. Dr. Talwar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Talwar’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Talwar typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Talwar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shefali Talwar 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. Talwar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
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.
Is this Dr. Shefali Talwar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Talwar is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sequoia Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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