25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Levy, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Vivian Levy, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Levy graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed her residency at Stanford University Program. Dr. Levy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Levy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Levy’s office at (650) 573-2222.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Levy?
Dr. Vivian Levy, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Levy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hepatitis B & C, HIV, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Mateo, CA community, Dr. Levy is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Levy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford University Program
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Levy speak?
Dr. Levy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Levy typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Levy 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. Levy. 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:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
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:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Levy typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vivian Levy 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. Levy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Levy accept my insurance?
Dr. Levy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 573-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Levy accept in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Levy in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Levy's office located?
What is Dr. Levy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Levy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053485748.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Levy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Levy
What is Dr. Vivian Levy's specialty?
Dr. Levy is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Mateo, 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. Vivian Levy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Levy is affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center 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
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 Vivian Levy accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vivian Levy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivian Levy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Levy's office at (650) 573-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivian Levy?
Please contact Dr. Levy's office at (650) 573-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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