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Dr. Scott Heysell, MD

Dr. Scott Heysell, MD

Charlottesville, VA

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heysell, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Scott Heysell, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Heysell completed his residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Heysell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heysell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heysell’s office at (434) 982-1700.

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

    • Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals

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

    Yes, Dr. Scott Heysell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Heysell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Heysell treat?

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

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Other Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Skin Mycobacterial Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
    • Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
    • NTM Infection
    • Skin NTM Infection
    • Cutaneous Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
    • A318: Other mycobacterial infections
    • A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
    • A311: Cutaneous mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    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:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Which procedures does Dr. Heysell perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Heysell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heysell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 982-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heysell accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Heysell in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Heysell's office located?

    Dr. Scott Heysell's Primary Practice

    1 Hospital Dr Fl 5

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

    (434) 982-1700

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    Dr. Scott Heysell's Practice 2

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 982-1700

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

    Dr. Heysell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265648547.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heysell?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Heysell's specialty?

    Dr. Heysell is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Charlottesville, VA.

    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. Heysell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Heysell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heysell is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, UVA Health Culpeper 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

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    Is Scott Heysell accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Heysell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Heysell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heysell's office at (434) 982-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Heysell?

    Please contact Dr. Heysell's office at (434) 982-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Heysell have?

    Dr. Scott Heysell is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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