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Who is Dr. Vargas Velandia, Infectious Disease Specialist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Edwin Vargas Velandia, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vargas Velandia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas Velandia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas Velandia’s office.
What languages does Dr. Vargas Velandia speak?
Dr. Vargas Velandia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vargas Velandia typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vargas Velandia 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. Vargas Velandia. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vargas Velandia typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edwin Vargas Velandia 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. Vargas Velandia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vargas Velandia accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas Velandia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas Velandia accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Vargas Velandia in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vargas Velandia's office located?
Dr. Edwin Vargas Velandia's Primary Practice
3555 Olentangy River Rd Ste 3000
Columbus, OH 43214
What is Dr. Vargas Velandia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vargas Velandia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073874939.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vargas Velandia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vargas Velandia
What is Dr. Edwin Vargas Velandia's specialty?
Dr. Vargas Velandia is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Columbus, OH.
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. Edwin Vargas Velandia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vargas Velandia is affiliated with Ohiohealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, Ohiohealth Berger Hospital, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center, Ohiohealth O’bleness Hospital, Ohiohealth Dublin Methodist Hospital 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 Edwin Vargas Velandia accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Edwin Vargas Velandia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edwin Vargas Velandia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vargas Velandia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edwin Vargas Velandia?
Please contact Dr. Vargas Velandia's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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