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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Redfield, Infectious Disease Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. David Redfield, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Redfield graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Pediatrics; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Redfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Redfield’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Redfield’s office at (858) 554-8005.
Where did Dr. Redfield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Pediatrics; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | La Co Usc Medical Center-Internal Medicine | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Redfield board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Redfield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Redfield speak?
Dr. Redfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Redfield typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Redfield 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. Redfield. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Left Leg
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02416: Cutaneous abscess of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Redfield typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Redfield 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. Redfield's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Redfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Redfield 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. Redfield accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Redfield 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
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Redfield's office located?
Dr. David Redfield's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-8005
What is Dr. Redfield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Redfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164486973.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Redfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Redfield
What is Dr. David Redfield's specialty?
Dr. Redfield is a Infectious Disease Specialist near La Jolla, 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. David Redfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Redfield is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Uci Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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
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Is David Redfield accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Redfield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Redfield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Redfield's office at (858) 554-8005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Redfield?
Please contact Dr. Redfield's office at (858) 554-8005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Redfield have?
Dr. David Redfield is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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