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Dr. Carl Allen Bernas, MD

Colorado Springs, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bernas, Infectious Disease Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Carl Allen Bernas, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO. He is board certified. Dr. Bernas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bernas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bernas’s office at (719) 578-5176.

    Is Dr. Bernas board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Carl Allen Bernas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bernas speak?

    Dr. Bernas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bernas typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bernas 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. Bernas. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Staph Infection
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Staphylococcus aureus infection
    • MSSA infection
    • Golden staph infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Jaw Inflammation
    • Jaw Bone Infection
    • Jaw Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws

    Also known as:

    • Pyogenic Arthritis
    • Infectious Arthritis
    • Pus-forming Arthritis
    • Septic Arthritis
    • Bacterial Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bernas typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Carl Allen Bernas may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bernas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bernas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bernas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 578-5176 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bernas accept in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Bernas in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Devoted Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bernas' office located?

    Dr. Carl Allen Bernas' Primary Practice

    3230 E Woodmen Rd

    Colorado Springs, CO 80920

    (719) 578-5176

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    What hospitals are Dr. Bernas affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Bernas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central,Colorado Springs, CO
    Commonspirit - Penrose Hospital,Colorado Springs, CO
    Commonspirit - St. Mary - Corwin Hospital,Pueblo, CO
    Commonspirit - St. Thomas More Hospital,Canon City, CO
    Pagosa Springs Medical Center,Pagosa Springs, CO

    What is Dr. Bernas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bernas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841454311.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bernas?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bernas

    What is Dr. Carl Allen Bernas's specialty?

    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 Dr. Carl Allen Bernas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bernas is affiliated with Southwest Health System - Cortez 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 Dr. Carl Allen Bernas accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Carl Allen Bernas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carl Allen Bernas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bernas' office at (719) 578-5176 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carl Allen Bernas?

    Please contact Dr. Bernas' office at (719) 578-5176 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bernas' office located?

    Dr. Bernas' office is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carl Allen Bernas have?

    Dr. Carl Allen Bernas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.