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Who is Dr. Ponce Terashima, Infectious Disease Specialist in Macon, GA?
Dr. Rafael Ponce Terashima, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ponce Terashima is fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponce Terashima’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponce Terashima’s office at (478) 301-5801.
Is Dr. Ponce Terashima board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Ponce Terashima, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ponce Terashima speak?
Dr. Ponce Terashima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ponce Terashima treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ponce Terashima 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. Ponce Terashima. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- 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:
- Staph Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
- R5081: Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Bacteria in Urine
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8271: Bacteriuria
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
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:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Ponce Terashima perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rafael Ponce Terashima 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. Ponce Terashima's office.
Does Dr. Ponce Terashima accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponce Terashima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 301-5801 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponce Terashima accept in Macon, GA?
Dr. Ponce Terashima in Macon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ponce Terashima's office located?
Dr. Rafael Ponce Terashima's Practice 3
250 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 301-4111
What is Dr. Ponce Terashima's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponce Terashima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962720326.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponce Terashima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponce Terashima
What is Dr. Rafael Ponce Terashima's specialty?
Dr. Ponce Terashima is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Macon, GA.
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. Ponce Terashima to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rafael Ponce Terashima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponce Terashima is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent 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 Rafael Ponce Terashima accepting new patients in Macon, GA?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Ponce Terashima is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Ponce Terashima offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponce Terashima's office at (478) 301-5801 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Ponce Terashima?
Please contact Dr. Ponce Terashima's office at (478) 301-5801 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Ponce Terashima have?
Dr. Rafael Ponce Terashima is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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