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Who is Dr. Diaz-Cardenas, Infectious Disease Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Melina Diaz-Cardenas, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Diaz-Cardenas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Diaz-Cardenas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Diaz-Cardenas’s office.
Is Dr. Diaz-Cardenas board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Melina Diaz-Cardenas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Diaz-Cardenas speak?
Dr. Diaz-Cardenas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Diaz-Cardenas treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Diaz-Cardenas 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. Diaz-Cardenas. 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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver Function Test
- Liver Disease
- Irregular Liver Function Study
- Unusual Liver Exam
- Liver Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies
Which procedures does Dr. Diaz-Cardenas perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melina Diaz-Cardenas 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. Diaz-Cardenas' office.
Does Dr. Diaz-Cardenas accept my insurance?
Dr. Diaz-Cardenas 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. Diaz-Cardenas accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Diaz-Cardenas in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Diaz-Cardenas' office located?
Dr. Melina Diaz-Cardenas' Practice 2
11895 Jones Bridge Rd Ste 250
Johns Creek, GA 30005
What is Dr. Diaz-Cardenas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Diaz-Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548422843.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Diaz-Cardenas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Diaz-Cardenas
What is Dr. Melina Diaz-Cardenas's specialty?
Dr. Diaz-Cardenas is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Atlanta, GA.
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. Diaz-Cardenas to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melina Diaz-Cardenas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Diaz-Cardenas is affiliated with Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, Piedmont Henry 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Melina Diaz-Cardenas accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Melina Diaz-Cardenas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melina Diaz-Cardenas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Diaz-Cardenas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melina Diaz-Cardenas?
Please contact Dr. Diaz-Cardenas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melina Diaz-Cardenas have?
Dr. Melina Diaz-Cardenas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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