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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Badger, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Victor Badger, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sun City, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Badger is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Badger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Badger’s office at (602) 274-7195.
Is Dr. Badger board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Victor Badger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Badger speak?
Dr. Badger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Badger typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Badger 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. Badger. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Badger typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Victor Badger 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. Badger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Badger accept my insurance?
Dr. Badger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 274-7195 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Badger accept in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Badger in Sun City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Badger's office located?
What is Dr. Badger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Badger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801013016.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Badger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Badger
What is Dr. Victor Badger's specialty?
Dr. Badger is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sun City, AZ.
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. Victor Badger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Badger is affiliated with Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center 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 Victor Badger accepting new patients in Sun City, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Victor Badger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Victor Badger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Badger's office at (602) 274-7195 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Victor Badger?
Please contact Dr. Badger's office at (602) 274-7195 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Victor Badger have?
Dr. Victor Badger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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