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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. 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 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vazquez typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vazquez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Vazquez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. Jose Vazquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vazquez is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional 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 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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