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Who is Dr. Creel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Joseph Creel is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Creel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Creel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Creel’s office at 0573922662.
What languages does Dr. Creel speak?
Dr. Creel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Creel typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Creel 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. Creel. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Creel typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Creel 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. Creel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Creel accept my insurance?
Dr. Creel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 0573922662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Creel accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Creel in Birmingham, AL 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 Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Creel's office located?
Dr. Joseph Creel's Primary Practice
4704 Cahaba River Rd Ste 101D
Birmingham, AL 35243
0573922662
What is Dr. Creel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Creel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053974402.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Creel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Creel
What is Dr. Joseph Creel's specialty?
Dr. Creel is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Birmingham, AL.
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. Joseph Creel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Creel is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Uab Hospital, Rmc Anniston 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 Joseph Creel accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Creel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Creel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Creel's office at 0573922662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Creel?
Please contact Dr. Creel's office at 0573922662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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