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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melgarejo, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Nicolas Melgarejo, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Melgarejo graduated from Universidad Nacional de Colombia Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Memorial Hermann Hospital System Program. Dr. Melgarejo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melgarejo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melgarejo’s office at (210) 224-9616.
Where did Dr. Melgarejo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Memorial Hermann Hospital System Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional de Colombia Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Melgarejo board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas Melgarejo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Melgarejo speak?
Dr. Melgarejo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Melgarejo treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Melgarejo 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. Melgarejo. 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:
- Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- MRSA Sepsis
- Gram-Negative Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Shock
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- Gram-Negative Blood Infection
- Gram-Negative Septicemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4159: Other Gram-negative sepsis
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
- Orthopedic implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Internal graft infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Nonspecific reactive hepatitis
- Hepatitis
- Reactive liver inflammation
- Mild liver inflammation
- Nonspecific hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K752: Nonspecific reactive hepatitis
Also known as:
- Subacute Bone Infection in Right Ankle and Foot
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86271: Subacute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Which procedures does Dr. Melgarejo perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nicolas Melgarejo 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. Melgarejo's office.
Does Dr. Melgarejo accept my insurance?
Dr. Melgarejo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 224-9616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melgarejo accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Melgarejo in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Community First Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Melgarejo's office located?
Dr. Nicolas Melgarejo's Primary Practice
343 W Houston St Ste 808
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-9616
What is Dr. Melgarejo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melgarejo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386882520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melgarejo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melgarejo
What is Dr. Nicolas Melgarejo's specialty?
Dr. Melgarejo is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Melgarejo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nicolas Melgarejo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melgarejo is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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?
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Is Nicolas Melgarejo accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas Melgarejo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicolas Melgarejo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melgarejo's office at (210) 224-9616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicolas Melgarejo?
Please contact Dr. Melgarejo's office at (210) 224-9616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicolas Melgarejo have?
Dr. Nicolas Melgarejo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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