Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pherez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Pherez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Winthrop University Hospital - Infectious Disease
Residency: Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: Universidad de la Salle Facultad Mexicana de Medicina
Is Dr. Pherez board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Francisco Pherez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pherez speak?
Dr. Pherez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pherez typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pherez 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. Pherez. 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:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pherez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Pherez 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. Pherez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pherez accept my insurance?
Dr. Pherez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 543-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pherez accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Pherez in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pherez's office located?
Dr. Francisco Pherez's Primary Practice
2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 543-2800
What hospitals are Dr. Pherez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pherez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pherez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pherez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386881902.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pherez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pherez
What is Dr. Francisco Pherez's specialty?
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.