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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 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. 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 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Villanueva typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Villanueva typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Raul Villanueva 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. Villanueva's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
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. Raul Villanueva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villanueva is affiliated with Holy Cross Health, Baptist Health South Miami 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
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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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