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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Root, Infectious Disease Specialist in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Andrew Root, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA. He is board certified. Dr. Root is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Root’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Root’s office at (360) 882-2778.
Is Dr. Root board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Root, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Root speak?
Dr. Root and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Root typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Root 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. Root. 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:
- 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Root typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Root 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. Root's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Root accept my insurance?
Dr. Root accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 882-2778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Root accept in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Root in Vancouver, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Christian Healthcare Ministries
H & R Block
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Providence Health & Services
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Root's office located?
What is Dr. Root's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Root's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992976781.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Root?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Root
What is Dr. Andrew Root's specialty?
Dr. Root is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Vancouver, WA.
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. Andrew Root affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Root is affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, Peacehealth St. John 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
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Andrew Root accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Root is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Root offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Root's office at (360) 882-2778 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Root?
Please contact Dr. Root's office at (360) 882-2778 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Root have?
Dr. Andrew Root is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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