- Dr. Jose A Lira, MD
Dr. Jose A Lira, MD
Overview
Dr. Jose A Lira, MD works in Chula Vista, California is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and graduated Mt Sinai Elmhurst City Hospital in 1977. Dr. Lira is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and practicing for 52 years
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonology
Conditions
• Acidosis• Acute Rhinitis
• Andropause
• Arthroscopic Surgery Reconstruction
• Bacterial Septicemia
• Bursa Injection
• Chest Cold
• Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
• Coats' Disease
• Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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• Coloboma of Iris
• Coloboma of Optic Papilla
• Cone Dystrophy, X-Linked, With Tapetal-Like Sheen
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Dental Cleaning
• Device Implantation and Extraction
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Dystonia 13, Torsion, Autosomal Dominant
• Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized, Susceptibility to, 1
• Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized, Susceptibility to, 5
• Familial Hypertension
• Familial Polyposis
• Galloway-Mowat Syndrome
• Gliomatosis Cerebri
• Gua Sha
• Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Influenza (Flu)
• Joint Swelling
• Memory Disorders
• Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
• Prenatal Seminar
• Pyloromyotomy, Laparoscopic
• Radiation-Related Neoplasm
• Retinal Vein Occlusion
• Retinitis Pigmentosa - Mental Retardation - Deafness
• Skin Infections
• Spinal Reconstruction
• Spinal Spacer Procedure
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Procedures
• Acidosis• Acute Pharyngitis
• Alkalosis
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Atelectasis
• Bronchiectasis
• Bronchitis
• Bronchoscopy
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• Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
• Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Depression
• Emphysema
• Empyema
• Headache
• Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
• Influenza (Flu)
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Lung Cancer
• Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
• Lung Nodule
• Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
• Mycobacterial Lung Infection
• Pleural Effusion
• Pneumonia
• Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
• Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pulmonary Edema
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pulmonary Incompetence
• Respiratory Failure
• Sarcoidosis
• Sleep Apnea
• Sleep Disorders
• Thoracentesis
• Tuberculosis
• Valley Fever
• Ventilation Management
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 52
State License
- California
Education & Training
Residency Hospital
Year completed: 1977
Internship Hospital
Year completed: 1975
Fellowship Hospital
Saint Louis, MO, USA
Year completed: 1978
Medical School
Lima, Peru
Graduated: 1971
Awards
Dr. Lira Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- (GENERAL)
- AARP Medicare Complete Essential HMO
- AARP Medicare Complete Premier HMO
- AARP Medicare Complete Value HMO
- Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) HMO
- Added Advantage POS
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross of California EPO
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California HMO
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- CaliforniaCare HMO
- Care 1st Health Plan
- Choice Care Network PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice EPO
- Choice HMO
- Choice Plus POS
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care PPO
- Covered California - Bronze HMO
- Elect Choice
- Elect Choice EPO
- Health Net
- Health Net EPO
- Health Net HMO
- Health Net of California
- Health Net of California POS
- Health Net PPO
- HealthSmart
- HealthSmart PPO
- Humana
- Indemnity Plan
- Managed Choice POS
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid of California
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- National Advantage PPO
- Open Access
- Open Choice PPO
- Plus POS
- Premier HMO
- Prime
- Prudent Buyer PPO
- Quality Point-of-Service POS
- Self Pay
- Seniority Plus Medicare Advantage HMO
- Sharp Health Plan
- Sharp Secure Horizons Medicare Advantage HMO
- Traditional Choice
- Traditional Choice PPO
- Tricare
- TriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCare
- USAccess
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Affiliated Hospitals
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a hospital located in La Jolla, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 14 procedures.
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the stat...
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the st...
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 13 procedures.
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is a hospital located in Coronado, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a hospital located in La Mesa, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures.
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 14 of 15 procedures.
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