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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Villanueva, Infectious Disease Specialist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Merceditas Villanueva, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Villanueva graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Villanueva is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villanueva’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villanueva’s office at (203) 688-5303.
Where did Dr. Villanueva go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Villanueva board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Merceditas Villanueva, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Villanueva speak?
Dr. Villanueva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Villanueva typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Villanueva 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. Villanueva. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Villanueva typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Merceditas Villanueva 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. Villanueva's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Villanueva accept my insurance?
Dr. Villanueva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 688-5303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Villanueva accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Villanueva in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gemgroup
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Villanueva's office located?
Dr. Merceditas Villanueva's Primary Practice
1450 Chapel St # B
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 688-5303
What is Dr. Villanueva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Villanueva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518930221.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villanueva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villanueva
What is Dr. Merceditas Villanueva's specialty?
Dr. Villanueva is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New Haven, CT.
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. Merceditas Villanueva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villanueva is affiliated with Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, York Street Campus 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 Merceditas Villanueva accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Merceditas Villanueva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merceditas Villanueva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Villanueva's office at (203) 688-5303 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merceditas Villanueva?
Please contact Dr. Villanueva's office at (203) 688-5303 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Merceditas Villanueva have?
Dr. Merceditas Villanueva is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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