Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vassilev, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lawrenceville, GA?
Dr. Tzvetan Vassilev, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lawrenceville, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Vassilev graduated from Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Infectious Diseases; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Vassilev is fluent in English, Bulgarian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vassilev’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vassilev’s office.
Where did Dr. Vassilev go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Infectious Diseases; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St. Luke's Hospital | Ochsner Medical Center | Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
Medical School: Sofia Med Academy, Fac of Med, Sofia, Bulgaria | Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates | Pleven Medical University
Is Dr. Vassilev board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Tzvetan Vassilev, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2001, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1999
What languages does Dr. Vassilev speak?
Dr. Vassilev and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bulgarian
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vassilev typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vassilev 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. Vassilev. 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.
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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vassilev typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vassilev performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vassilev. 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.
Also known as:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Vassilev accept my insurance?
Dr. Vassilev accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vassilev accept in Lawrenceville, GA?
Dr. Vassilev in Lawrenceville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vassilev's office located?
Dr. Tzvetan Vassilev's Primary Practice
1960 Riverside Pkwy Ste 101
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
What is Dr. Vassilev's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vassilev's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619980893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vassilev?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vassilev
What is Dr. Tzvetan Vassilev's specialty?
Dr. Vassilev is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lawrenceville, GA.
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. Tzvetan Vassilev affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vassilev is affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Northside Hospital Duluth, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Piedmont Walton Hospital 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 Tzvetan Vassilev accepting new patients in Lawrenceville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Tzvetan Vassilev is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tzvetan Vassilev offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vassilev's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tzvetan Vassilev?
Please contact Dr. Vassilev's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tzvetan Vassilev have?
Dr. Tzvetan Vassilev is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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