Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Irizarry-Acosta, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sayre, PA?
Dr. Melina Irizarry-Acosta, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sayre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Irizarry-Acosta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Irizarry-Acosta’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Irizarry-Acosta’s office at (570) 887-3142.
Is Dr. Irizarry-Acosta board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Melina Irizarry-Acosta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Irizarry-Acosta speak?
Dr. Irizarry-Acosta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Irizarry-Acosta typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Irizarry-Acosta 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. Irizarry-Acosta. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Irizarry-Acosta typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Irizarry-Acosta performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Irizarry-Acosta. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Irizarry-Acosta accept my insurance?
Dr. Irizarry-Acosta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 887-3142 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Irizarry-Acosta accept in Sayre, PA?
Dr. Irizarry-Acosta in Sayre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Jefferson Health
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Irizarry-Acosta's office located?
Dr. Melina Irizarry-Acosta's Primary Practice
1 Guthrie Sq
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 887-3142
What is Dr. Irizarry-Acosta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Irizarry-Acosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659589547.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Irizarry-Acosta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Irizarry-Acosta
What is Dr. Melina Irizarry-Acosta's specialty?
Dr. Irizarry-Acosta is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sayre, PA.
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. Melina Irizarry-Acosta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Irizarry-Acosta is affiliated with Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, Cayuga 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 Melina Irizarry-Acosta accepting new patients in Sayre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Melina Irizarry-Acosta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melina Irizarry-Acosta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Irizarry-Acosta's office at (570) 887-3142 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melina Irizarry-Acosta?
Please contact Dr. Irizarry-Acosta's office at (570) 887-3142 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melina Irizarry-Acosta have?
Dr. Melina Irizarry-Acosta is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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