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Dr. Cathy Petti, MD

Carson City, NV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Petti, Infectious Disease Specialist in Carson City, NV?

    Dr. Cathy Petti, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Carson City, NV with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Petti completed her residency at Duke University Med Center. Dr. Petti is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Petti’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Petti’s office at (505) 272-5666.

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

    • Residency: Duke University Med Center

    Is Dr. Petti board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Cathy Petti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Petti speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Petti treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • MSSA Blood Poisoning
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • MSSA Sepsis
    • Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Kidney Infection
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Pyelonephritis
    • Acute Kidney Infection
    • Renal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N10: Acute pyelonephritis

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M868X7: Other osteomyelitis, ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Body-Wide Inflammation (Non-Infectious, No Organ Damage)
    • SIRS without Organ Dysfunction
    • Non-Infectious Systemic Inflammation
    • Generalized Inflammation without Organ Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6510: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction

    Also known as:

    • Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • MSSA Infection
    • Sensitive Staph Infection
    • Non-MRSA Staph

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

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

    Does Dr. Petti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Petti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-5666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Petti accept in Carson City, NV?

    Dr. Petti in Carson City, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Prominence Health Plan

    • Renown Health / Hometown Health

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Petti's office located?

    Dr. Cathy Petti's Primary Practice

    1470 Medical Pkwy Ste 160

    Carson City, NV 89703

    (505) 272-5666

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    Dr. Cathy Petti's Practice 2

    1 University of New Mexico # 10-5550

    Albuquerque, NM 87131

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

    Dr. Petti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134219751.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Petti?

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

    What is Dr. Cathy Petti's specialty?

    Dr. Petti is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Carson City, NV.

    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. Petti to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cathy Petti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Petti is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center 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 Cathy Petti accepting new patients in Carson City, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Cathy Petti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cathy Petti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Petti's office at (505) 272-5666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cathy Petti?

    Please contact Dr. Petti's office at (505) 272-5666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cathy Petti have?

    Dr. Cathy Petti is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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