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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. La Hoz, Infectious Disease Specialist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Ricardo La Hoz, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. La Hoz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. La Hoz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. La Hoz’s office at (214) 645-2800.
Is Dr. La Hoz board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo La Hoz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. La Hoz speak?
Dr. La Hoz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. La Hoz typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. La Hoz 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. La Hoz. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- CMV infection
- CMV disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. La Hoz typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo La Hoz 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. La Hoz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. La Hoz accept my insurance?
Dr. La Hoz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 645-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. La Hoz accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. La Hoz in Dallas, TX 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)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. La Hoz's office located?
What is Dr. La Hoz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. La Hoz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124227533.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. La Hoz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. La Hoz
What is Dr. Ricardo La Hoz's specialty?
Dr. La Hoz is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Dallas, TX.
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. Ricardo La Hoz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. La Hoz is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Ricardo La Hoz accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo La Hoz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo La Hoz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. La Hoz's office at (214) 645-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo La Hoz?
Please contact Dr. La Hoz's office at (214) 645-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo La Hoz have?
Dr. Ricardo La Hoz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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