Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blanton, Infectious Disease Specialist in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Lucas Blanton, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Galveston, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Blanton graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Blanton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blanton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blanton’s office at (409) 772-2222.
Where did Dr. Blanton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, University of Texas Medical Branch, Grad
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Texas A&M University
Is Dr. Blanton board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lucas Blanton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blanton speak?
Dr. Blanton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blanton typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Blanton 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. Blanton. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blanton typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lucas Blanton 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. Blanton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blanton accept my insurance?
Dr. Blanton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 772-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blanton accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Blanton in Galveston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blanton's office located?
Dr. Lucas Blanton's Primary Practice
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-2222
Recognitions
Awards
Texas Rising Stars
What is Dr. Blanton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blanton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265519490.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blanton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blanton
What is Dr. Lucas Blanton's specialty?
Dr. Blanton is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Galveston, TX.
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. Lucas Blanton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blanton is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston 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 Lucas Blanton accepting new patients in Galveston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Lucas Blanton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucas Blanton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blanton's office at (409) 772-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucas Blanton?
Please contact Dr. Blanton's office at (409) 772-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lucas Blanton have?
Dr. Lucas Blanton is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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