Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blanchard, Infectious Disease Specialist in West Reading, PA?
Where did Dr. Blanchard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Blanchard board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Blanchard is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Blanchard speak?
Dr. Blanchard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blanchard typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Blanchard 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. Blanchard. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blanchard typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Blanchard 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. Blanchard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blanchard accept my insurance?
Dr. Blanchard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blanchard accept in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Blanchard in West Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Blanchard's office located?
Hematology Oncology Tower Health Medical Group
301 S 7th Ave Ste 130
West Reading, PA 19611
What hospitals are Dr. Blanchard affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Blanchard has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Blanchard's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blanchard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770767055.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blanchard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blanchard
What is Dr. Edward Blanchard'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.