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Dr. Michael Charney, MD

Dr. Michael Charney, MD

San Jose, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Charney, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Michael Charney, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Charney completed his residency at Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lenox Hill Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Charney is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Charney’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Charney’s office at (408) 286-6470.

    Where did Dr. Charney go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lenox Hill Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny

    Is Dr. Charney board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Charney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Charney speak?

    Dr. Charney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Charney typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Charney 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. Charney. 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:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Lyme Disease
    • Borreliosis
    • Tick-borne illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A6920: Lyme disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • Contact with STD
    • Suspected STI exposure
    • Sexual disease contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Charney typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Charney 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. Charney. 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:

    • Unna Boot Application
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Does Dr. Charney accept my insurance?

    Dr. Charney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 286-6470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Charney accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Charney in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Charney's office located?

    Dr. Michael Charney's Primary Practice

    2100 Forest Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

    (408) 286-6470

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    What is Dr. Charney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Charney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700955143.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Charney?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Charney

    What is Dr. Michael Charney's specialty?

    Dr. Charney is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Jose, CA.

    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. Michael Charney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Charney is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: O'Connor Hospital - San Jose, CA, Regional Medical Center of San Jose. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Michael Charney accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Charney is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Charney offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Charney's office at (408) 286-6470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Charney?

    Please contact Dr. Charney's office at (408) 286-6470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Charney have?

    Dr. Michael Charney is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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