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Who is Dr. Taramona Espinoza, Infectious Disease Specialist in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Claudia Taramona Espinoza, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Taramona Espinoza is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taramona Espinoza’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taramona Espinoza’s office at (256) 469-7200.
What languages does Dr. Taramona Espinoza speak?
Dr. Taramona Espinoza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Taramona Espinoza typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Taramona Espinoza 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. Taramona Espinoza. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Taramona Espinoza typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Claudia Taramona Espinoza 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. Taramona Espinoza's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Taramona Espinoza accept my insurance?
Dr. Taramona Espinoza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 469-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taramona Espinoza accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Taramona Espinoza in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Taramona Espinoza's office located?
Dr. Claudia Taramona Espinoza's Primary Practice
1102 Monroe St SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 469-7200
What is Dr. Taramona Espinoza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taramona Espinoza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831486166.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taramona Espinoza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taramona Espinoza
What is Dr. Claudia Taramona Espinoza's specialty?
Dr. Taramona Espinoza is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Huntsville, AL.
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. Claudia Taramona Espinoza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Taramona Espinoza is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, Uab Hospital, Brookwood Baptist 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 Claudia Taramona Espinoza accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Claudia Taramona Espinoza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claudia Taramona Espinoza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taramona Espinoza's office at (256) 469-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claudia Taramona Espinoza?
Please contact Dr. Taramona Espinoza's office at (256) 469-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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