Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bluen, Infectious Disease Specialist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Benjamin Bluen, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bluen completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital / Drexel University College of Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Bluen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bluen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bluen’s office at (310) 358-2300.
Where did Dr. Bluen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hahnemann University Hospital / Drexel University College of Medicine - Infectious Disease
Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital / Drexel University College of Medicine - Internal Medicine
Medical School: Technion American Medical School
What languages does Dr. Bluen speak?
Dr. Bluen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bluen typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bluen 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. Bluen. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bluen typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Bluen 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. Bluen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bluen accept my insurance?
Dr. Bluen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 358-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bluen accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Bluen in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bluen's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Bluen's Primary Practice
6900 Forest Ave Ste 110
Richmond, VA 23230
(310) 358-2300
What is Dr. Bluen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bluen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487093373.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bluen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bluen
What is Dr. Benjamin Bluen's specialty?
Dr. Bluen is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Richmond, VA.
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. Benjamin Bluen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bluen is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Riverside Shore Memorial 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 Benjamin Bluen accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Bluen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Bluen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bluen's office at (310) 358-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Bluen?
Please contact Dr. Bluen's office at (310) 358-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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