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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. Dr. Ponce Terashima is fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponce Terashima’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ponce Terashima typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacteria in Urine
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8271: Bacteriuria
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ponce Terashima typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Ponce Terashima's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ponce Terashima's office located?
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.
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. Rafael Ponce Terashima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponce Terashima is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent, Piedmont Macon Medical Center 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 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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