Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thompson Iii, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Thompson Iii?
Dr. George Thompson Iii, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Thompson Iii empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fungal Infections, Valley Fever, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sacramento, CA community, Dr. Thompson Iii is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Thompson Iii go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Missouri / Columbia Campus
What languages does Dr. Thompson Iii speak?
Dr. Thompson Iii and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Thompson Iii typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Thompson Iii 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. Thompson Iii. 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:
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Meningitis
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
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. Thompson Iii typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. George Thompson Iii 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. Thompson Iii's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thompson Iii accept my insurance?
Dr. Thompson Iii accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thompson Iii accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Thompson Iii in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Correct Care Integrated Health
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
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Where is Dr. Thompson Iii's office located?
Dr. George Thompson Iii's Primary Practice
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 734-2737
What hospitals are Dr. Thompson Iii affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Thompson Iii has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thompson Iii's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thompson Iii's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831206812.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thompson Iii?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thompson Iii
What is Dr. George Thompson Iii's specialty?
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.