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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buxbaum, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Laurence Buxbaum, MD, PHD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Buxbaum graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine. Dr. Buxbaum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buxbaum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buxbaum’s office at (215) 823-5800.
Where did Dr. Buxbaum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine | Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Buxbaum board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Buxbaum, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Buxbaum speak?
Dr. Buxbaum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Buxbaum typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Buxbaum 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. Buxbaum. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Buxbaum typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Laurence Buxbaum 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. Buxbaum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buxbaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Buxbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 823-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buxbaum accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Buxbaum in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Buxbaum's office located?
Dr. Laurence Buxbaum's Primary Practice
3900 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-5800
What is Dr. Buxbaum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buxbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114939097.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buxbaum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buxbaum
What is Dr. Laurence Buxbaum's specialty?
Dr. Buxbaum is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
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. Laurence Buxbaum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buxbaum is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laurence Buxbaum accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Buxbaum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurence Buxbaum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buxbaum's office at (215) 823-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurence Buxbaum?
Please contact Dr. Buxbaum's office at (215) 823-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laurence Buxbaum have?
Dr. Laurence Buxbaum is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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