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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cortes-Penfield, Infectious Disease Specialist in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Nicolas Cortes-Penfield, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE. Dr. Cortes-Penfield completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine Program. Dr. Cortes-Penfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortes-Penfield’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortes-Penfield’s office at (402) 559-4015.
Where did Dr. Cortes-Penfield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Program
What languages does Dr. Cortes-Penfield speak?
Dr. Cortes-Penfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cortes-Penfield typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cortes-Penfield 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. Cortes-Penfield. 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:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cortes-Penfield typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Cortes-Penfield 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. Cortes-Penfield's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cortes-Penfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Cortes-Penfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 559-4015 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortes-Penfield accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Cortes-Penfield in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Cortes-Penfield's office located?
What is Dr. Cortes-Penfield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cortes-Penfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245676626.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortes-Penfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortes-Penfield
What is Dr. Nicolas Cortes-Penfield's specialty?
Dr. Cortes-Penfield is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Omaha, NE.
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. Nicolas Cortes-Penfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cortes-Penfield is affiliated with Nebraska Medical Center, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Bellevue Medical Center, Orthonebraska 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 Nicolas Cortes-Penfield accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas Cortes-Penfield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicolas Cortes-Penfield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortes-Penfield's office at (402) 559-4015 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicolas Cortes-Penfield?
Please contact Dr. Cortes-Penfield's office at (402) 559-4015 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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