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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Padilla, Infectious Disease Specialist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Guillermo Padilla, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Padilla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Padilla’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Padilla’s office at (318) 212-3939.
Is Dr. Padilla board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Guillermo Padilla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Padilla speak?
Dr. Padilla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Padilla treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Padilla 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. Padilla. 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:
- Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Enterococcus Sepsis
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcal Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Enterococcus Blood Infection
- Enterococcus Septicemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4181: Sepsis due to Enterococcus
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Padilla perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Guillermo Padilla 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Padilla's office.
Does Dr. Padilla accept my insurance?
Dr. Padilla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-3939 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Padilla accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Padilla in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Padilla's office located?
Dr. Guillermo Padilla's Primary Practice
8001 Youree Dr Ste 750
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 212-3939
Dr. Guillermo Padilla's Practice 2
2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3C
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 212-3939
What is Dr. Padilla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Padilla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124229265.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Padilla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Padilla
What is Dr. Guillermo Padilla's specialty?
Dr. Padilla is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Shreveport, LA.
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. Padilla to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Guillermo Padilla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Padilla is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center 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?
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Is Guillermo Padilla accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Guillermo Padilla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Guillermo Padilla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Padilla's office at (318) 212-3939 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Guillermo Padilla?
Please contact Dr. Padilla's office at (318) 212-3939 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Guillermo Padilla have?
Dr. Guillermo Padilla is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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