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Who is Dr. Torgersen, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Jessie Torgersen, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Torgersen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torgersen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torgersen’s office at (215) 257-8450.
What languages does Dr. Torgersen speak?
Dr. Torgersen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Torgersen typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Torgersen 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. Torgersen. 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 here.
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Torgersen typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Torgersen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Torgersen. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Torgersen accept my insurance?
Dr. Torgersen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 257-8450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torgersen accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Torgersen 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Torgersen's office located?
Infectious Disease Ppmc
3801 Filbert St Mab 1st Flr Infectious Disease Ppm
Philadelphia, PA 19104
What is Dr. Torgersen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torgersen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750607917.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torgersen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torgersen
What is Dr. Jessie Torgersen's specialty?
Dr. Torgersen 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. Jessie Torgersen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torgersen is affiliated with Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Reading Hospital Tower Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Jessie Torgersen accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Jessie Torgersen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jessie Torgersen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torgersen's office at (215) 257-8450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jessie Torgersen?
Please contact Dr. Torgersen's office at (215) 257-8450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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