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Who is Dr. Hewitt, Infectious Disease Specialist in Montgomery, AL?
Dr. William Hewitt, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Montgomery, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hewitt completed his residency at Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hewitt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hewitt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hewitt’s office at (334) 270-9914.
Where did Dr. Hewitt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms
Is Dr. Hewitt board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William Hewitt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hewitt speak?
Dr. Hewitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hewitt treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hewitt 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. Hewitt. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Spinal Disc Inflammation
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Discitis
- Inflamed Spinal Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4646: Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection from Central Line
- Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
- Catheter Sepsis
- Central Venous Catheter Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T80211A: Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bacterial Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Infected Joint
- Bacterial Joint Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M00861: Arthritis due to other bacteria, right knee
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Hewitt perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Hewitt 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. Hewitt's office.
Does Dr. Hewitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Hewitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 270-9914 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hewitt accept in Montgomery, AL?
Dr. Hewitt in Montgomery, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Hewitt's office located?
Dr. William Hewitt's Primary Practice
2257 Taylor Rd Ste 200
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 270-9914
What is Dr. Hewitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hewitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538229414.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hewitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hewitt
What is Dr. William Hewitt's specialty?
Dr. Hewitt is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Montgomery, AL.
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. Hewitt to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. William Hewitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hewitt is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 William Hewitt accepting new patients in Montgomery, AL?
Yes, Dr. William Hewitt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Hewitt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hewitt's office at (334) 270-9914 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Hewitt?
Please contact Dr. Hewitt's office at (334) 270-9914 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Hewitt have?
Dr. William Hewitt is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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