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Dr. Raul Villanueva, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Villanueva, Infectious Disease Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Raul Villanueva, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Villanueva graduated from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program. Dr. Villanueva is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villanueva’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villanueva’s office at (954) 271-0135.

    Where did Dr. Villanueva go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Facultad De Medicina

    Is Dr. Villanueva board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Raul Villanueva, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Villanueva speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Villanueva treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Villanueva 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. Villanueva. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Sepsis
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urethral Catheter Infection
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Infected urinary catheter
    • Inflammation from urethral catheter
    • Foley catheter infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T83511A: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Right 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Villanueva perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Villanueva accept my insurance?

    Dr. Villanueva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 271-0135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Villanueva accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Villanueva in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • United American / Torchmark

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Villanueva's office located?

    Dr. Raul Villanueva's Primary Practice

    1451 NE 4th Ave

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

    (954) 271-0135

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    Dr. Raul Villanueva's Practice 2

    4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 115

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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    Dr. Raul Villanueva's Practice 3

    5333 N Dixie Hwy Ste 205

    Oakland Park, FL 33334

    (954) 271-0135

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

    Dr. Villanueva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265654263.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villanueva?

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

    What is Dr. Raul Villanueva's specialty?

    Dr. Villanueva is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Fort Lauderdale, FL.

    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. Villanueva to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Raul Villanueva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Villanueva is affiliated with Holy Cross Health 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Raul Villanueva accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Raul Villanueva is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raul Villanueva offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Villanueva's office at (954) 271-0135 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Raul Villanueva?

    Please contact Dr. Villanueva's office at (954) 271-0135 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Raul Villanueva have?

    Dr. Raul Villanueva is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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