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Who is Dr. Westley, Infectious Disease Specialist in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Benjamin Westley, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Anchorage, AK with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Westley is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westley’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westley’s office at (907) 563-2662.
Where did Dr. Westley go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Westley board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Westley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Westley speak?
Dr. Westley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Westley treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Westley 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. Westley. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart lining inflammation
- Heart valve infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Bronchopneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung infection
- Bronchial pneumonia
- Lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J180: Bronchopneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Deep Incision Infection After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Deep surgical wound infection
- Internal incision infection
- Serious wound infection after operation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8142XA: Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Chronic Interstitial Nephritis
- Chronic Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N119: Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89144: Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 4
Also known as:
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Bacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Flesh-eating disease
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- M726: Necrotizing fasciitis
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Which procedures does Dr. Westley perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Westley 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. Westley's office.
Does Dr. Westley accept my insurance?
Dr. Westley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (907) 563-2662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Westley accept in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Westley in Anchorage, AK 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 Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Moda Health
Premera Blue Cross
State of Alaska
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Westley's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Westley's Primary Practice
3500 Latouche St Ste 200
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 563-2662
Dr. Benjamin Westley's Practice 3
4120 Laurel St Ste 204
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 561-4362
What is Dr. Westley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Westley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083867592.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Westley
What is Dr. Benjamin Westley's specialty?
Dr. Westley is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Anchorage, AK.
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. Westley to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Benjamin Westley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Westley is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Benjamin Westley accepting new patients in Anchorage, AK?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Westley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Westley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Westley's office at (907) 563-2662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Westley?
Please contact Dr. Westley's office at (907) 563-2662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Westley have?
Dr. Benjamin Westley is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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