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Dr. Thomas Schmidt, MD

Edina, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schmidt, Infectious Disease Specialist in Edina, MN?

    Dr. Thomas Schmidt, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Edina, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Schmidt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schmidt’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schmidt’s office at (612) 626-5454.

    What languages does Dr. Schmidt speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Schmidt 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. Schmidt. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Bacteria in Urine
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Bacteriuria
    • Urinary bacteria
    • Infection in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • R8271: Bacteriuria

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Site Infection
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-specific surgical infection
    • Other post-operative infection
    • Unspecified surgical wound infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

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

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Schmidt may include:

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

    Does Dr. Schmidt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schmidt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 626-5454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schmidt accept in Edina, MN?

    Dr. Schmidt in Edina, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Cigna Group

    • HealthPartners

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Minnesota

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Schmidt's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Schmidt's Primary Practice

    6600 France Ave S Ste 162

    Edina, MN 55435

    (612) 626-5454

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    Dr. Thomas Schmidt's Practice 2

    1700 University Ave W

    Saint Paul, MN 55104

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    Dr. Thomas Schmidt's Practice 3

    420 Delaware St SE

    Minneapolis, MN 55455

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

    Dr. Schmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215557202.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schmidt?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Schmidt's specialty?

    Dr. Schmidt is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Edina, MN.

    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. Thomas Schmidt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schmidt is affiliated with Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's 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

    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 Thomas Schmidt accepting new patients in Edina, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Schmidt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Schmidt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schmidt's office at (612) 626-5454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Schmidt?

    Please contact Dr. Schmidt's office at (612) 626-5454 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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