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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Torpey, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Erin Torpey is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Torpey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torpey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torpey’s office at (215) 829-5410.
What languages does Dr. Torpey speak?
Dr. Torpey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Torpey typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Torpey 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. Torpey. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Torpey typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Erin Torpey 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. Torpey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Torpey accept my insurance?
Dr. Torpey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 829-5410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torpey accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Torpey in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers Life
Cigna Group
Clover Health Holdings
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Torpey's office located?
What is Dr. Torpey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torpey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043848740.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torpey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torpey
What is Dr. Erin Torpey's specialty?
Dr. Torpey is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
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. Erin Torpey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torpey is affiliated with Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill 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 Erin Torpey accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Erin Torpey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erin Torpey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torpey's office at (215) 829-5410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erin Torpey?
Please contact Dr. Torpey's office at (215) 829-5410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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