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37 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Quentzel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Derby, CT?
Dr. Howard Quentzel, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Derby, CT. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Quentzel graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Quentzel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Quentzel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Quentzel’s office at (203) 732-7439.
Where did Dr. Quentzel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College
Is Dr. Quentzel board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Quentzel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Quentzel speak?
Dr. Quentzel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Quentzel treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Quentzel 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. Quentzel. 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:
- Kidney Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- COVID-19 Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Coronavirus Lung Infection
- COVID Lung Infection
- Severe COVID-19
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J1282: Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Other Strep Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Infection
- Streptococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Streptococcal Sepsis
- Strep Infection Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A408: Other streptococcal 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:
- 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:
- Leukemoid Reaction
- Blood Disorder
- High white blood cell count (non-cancerous)
- Mimics leukemia
- Reactive leukocytosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72823: Leukemoid reaction
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- ESBL Resistance
- Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Resistance
- Drug-Resistant Bacteria (ESBL)
- ESBL Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1612: Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance
Which procedures does Dr. Quentzel perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Howard Quentzel 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. Quentzel's office.
Does Dr. Quentzel accept my insurance?
Dr. Quentzel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 732-7439 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Quentzel accept in Derby, CT?
Dr. Quentzel in Derby, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Quentzel's office located?
What is Dr. Quentzel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Quentzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063438406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Quentzel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Quentzel
What is Dr. Howard Quentzel's specialty?
Dr. Quentzel is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Derby, CT.
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. Quentzel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Howard Quentzel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Quentzel is affiliated with Griffin Hospital 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 Howard Quentzel accepting new patients in Derby, CT?
Yes, Dr. Howard Quentzel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Quentzel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Quentzel's office at (203) 732-7439 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Quentzel?
Please contact Dr. Quentzel's office at (203) 732-7439 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Quentzel have?
Dr. Howard Quentzel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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