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Who is Dr. Paez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Armando Paez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paez completed his residency at David Longworth, MD. Dr. Paez is fluent in English, Chuang, Filipino, Pilipino, Zhuang, and Zulu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paez’s office at (413) 794-7394.
Where did Dr. Paez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Baystate Medical Center
Residency: David Longworth, MD
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas
Is Dr. Paez board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Armando Paez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Paez speak?
Dr. Paez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chuang
English
Filipino
Pilipino
Zhuang
Zulu
What conditions does Dr. Paez treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Paez 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. Paez. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
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:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
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
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:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Paez perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Armando Paez 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Paez's office.
Does Dr. Paez accept my insurance?
Dr. Paez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-7394 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paez accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Paez in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health New England
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Paez's office located?
What is Dr. Paez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518978154.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paez
What is Dr. Armando Paez's specialty?
Dr. Paez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Springfield, MA.
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. Paez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Armando Paez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Paez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?
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Is Armando Paez accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?
Yes, Dr. Armando Paez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Armando Paez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paez's office at (413) 794-7394 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Armando Paez?
Please contact Dr. Paez's office at (413) 794-7394 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Armando Paez have?
Dr. Armando Paez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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