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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Helou, Infectious Disease Specialist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Odette El Helou, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. El Helou is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Helou’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Helou’s office.
Where did Dr. El Helou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Saint Josephs University
Is Dr. El Helou board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Odette El Helou, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. El Helou speak?
Dr. El Helou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. El Helou treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. El Helou 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. El Helou. 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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- History of Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Past UTI
- Previous Bladder Infection
- History of Kidney Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- Z87440: Personal history of urinary (tract) infections
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Recurrent C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
- Recurrent Clostridioides difficile
- Repeat C. diff
- C. difficile colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
- A0471: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
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:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Oral Thrush
- Mouth Disorder
- Yeast Infection
- Candidiasis of the Mouth
- Mouth Yeast Infection
- Moniliasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- B370: Candidal stomatitis
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. El Helou perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Odette El Helou 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. El Helou's office.
Does Dr. El Helou accept my insurance?
Dr. El Helou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Helou accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. El Helou in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bank of New Hampshire
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Cigna
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medica
Medicare
State of Minnesota
State of Tennessee
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El Helou's office located?
What is Dr. El Helou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Helou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154402105.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Helou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Helou
What is Dr. Odette El Helou's specialty?
Dr. El Helou is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Rochester, MN.
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. El Helou to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Odette El Helou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Helou is affiliated with Olmsted 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
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Is Odette El Helou accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Odette El Helou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Odette El Helou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Helou's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Odette El Helou?
Please contact Dr. El Helou's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Odette El Helou have?
Dr. Odette El Helou is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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