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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vazquez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Jose Vazquez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vazquez graduated from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency at Uhs/Chicago Med School. Dr. Vazquez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vazquez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vazquez’s office at (706) 721-8888.
Where did Dr. Vazquez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Uhs/Chicago Med School
Medical School: Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud
Is Dr. Vazquez board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Vazquez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vazquez speak?
Dr. Vazquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vazquez treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vazquez 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. Vazquez. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Which procedures does Dr. Vazquez perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jose Vazquez 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. Vazquez's office.
Does Dr. Vazquez accept my insurance?
Dr. Vazquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-8888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vazquez accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Vazquez in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
State of South Carolina
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vazquez's office located?
What is Dr. Vazquez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518035054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vazquez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vazquez
What is Dr. Jose Vazquez's specialty?
Dr. Vazquez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Augusta, GA.
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. Vazquez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jose Vazquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vazquez is affiliated with Augusta University 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Jose Vazquez accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Jose Vazquez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Vazquez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vazquez's office at (706) 721-8888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Vazquez?
Please contact Dr. Vazquez's office at (706) 721-8888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Vazquez have?
Dr. Jose Vazquez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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