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Dr. Joel Trachtenberg, MD

Salt Lake City, UT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Trachtenberg, Infectious Disease Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Dr. Joel Trachtenberg, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Trachtenberg completed his residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Trachtenberg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Trachtenberg’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Trachtenberg’s office at (801) 261-9651.

    Where did Dr. Trachtenberg go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University Of New Mexico School Of Med

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Trachtenberg board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Trachtenberg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Trachtenberg speak?

    Dr. Trachtenberg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Trachtenberg treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Trachtenberg 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. Trachtenberg. 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:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease
    • Bone inflammation
    • Infected bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M86679: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Infected Right Knee Replacement
    • Infected Left Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
    • Inflamed Right Knee Implant
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
    • Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
    • Inflamed Left Knee Implant
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
    • T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter

    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

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Endocarditis
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Heart lining inflammation
    • Heart valve infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Jaw Inflammation
    • Jaw Bone Infection
    • Jaw Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws

    Also known as:

    • Pyogenic Arthritis
    • Infectious Arthritis
    • Pus-forming Arthritis
    • Septic Arthritis
    • Bacterial Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Infected Joint Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Prosthetic Joint Infection
    • Joint Implant Infection
    • Inflamed Joint Replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Trachtenberg perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Trachtenberg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Trachtenberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 261-9651 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Trachtenberg accept in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Dr. Trachtenberg in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • IHC / SelectHealth

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Utah

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Trachtenberg's office located?

    Dr. Joel Trachtenberg's Primary Practice

    1160 E 3900 S Ste 1200

    Salt Lake City, UT 84124

    (801) 261-9651

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    Dr. Joel Trachtenberg's Practice 2

    50 N Medical Dr

    Salt Lake City, UT 84132

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    What is Dr. Trachtenberg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Trachtenberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417972571.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Trachtenberg?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Trachtenberg

    What is Dr. Joel Trachtenberg's specialty?

    Dr. Trachtenberg is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Salt Lake City, UT.

    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. Trachtenberg to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joel Trachtenberg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Trachtenberg is affiliated with Lds Hospital 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?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Joel Trachtenberg accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Trachtenberg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joel Trachtenberg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Trachtenberg's office at (801) 261-9651 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joel Trachtenberg?

    Please contact Dr. Trachtenberg's office at (801) 261-9651 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Trachtenberg have?

    Dr. Joel Trachtenberg is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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