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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pappas, Infectious Disease Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Peter Pappas, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pappas completed his residency at Univ Wa Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pappas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pappas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pappas’s office at (205) 934-6600.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pappas?
Dr. Peter Pappas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pappas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fungal Infections, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Birmingham/AL community, Dr. Pappas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pappas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Wa Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Pappas board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Pappas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pappas speak?
Dr. Pappas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pappas treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pappas 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. Pappas. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Histoplasmosis
- Cave disease', 'Ohio Valley disease', 'Spelunker's lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- B399: Histoplasmosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Life-Threatening Yeast Infection
- Sepsis
- Yeast Infection
- Candida sepsis
- Systemic candidiasis
- Fungal blood infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B377: Candidal sepsis
Which procedures does Dr. Pappas perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Peter Pappas 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. Pappas' office.
Does Dr. Pappas accept my insurance?
Dr. Pappas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pappas accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Pappas 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 and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pappas' office located?
What is Dr. Pappas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pappas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811921497.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pappas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pappas
What is Dr. Peter Pappas's specialty?
Dr. Pappas is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Birmingham, AL.
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. Pappas to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Peter Pappas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pappas is affiliated with UAB Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Peter Pappas accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Peter Pappas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Pappas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pappas's office at (205) 934-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Pappas?
Please contact Dr. Pappas's office at (205) 934-6600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Pappas have?
Dr. Peter Pappas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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