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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chavez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Jose Chavez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Chavez graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado and completed his residency at Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Chavez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chavez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chavez’s office at (202) 610-7160.
Where did Dr. Chavez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Union Memorial Hospital | Akron General Medical Center/NEOMED Program
Medical School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado
What languages does Dr. Chavez speak?
Dr. Chavez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chavez treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chavez 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. Chavez. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Acute Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
- Hepatitis B virus
- HBV infection
- Hepatitis B Virus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
- B1910: Unspecified viral hepatitis B without hepatic coma
- B169: Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Hepatitis C
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Infectious and Parasitic Disease
- Infectious Disease
- Parasitic Disease
- Communicable Diseases
- Parasitic Infections
- Contagious Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Positive Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy
- Confirmed Pregnancy
- Pregnant Result
- Positive HCG Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Unsafe Sex Practices
- Sexual Risk Assessment
- STI Prevention Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Chavez perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jose Chavez 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. Chavez's office.
Does Dr. Chavez accept my insurance?
Dr. Chavez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 610-7160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chavez accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Chavez in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chavez's office located?
Dr. Jose Chavez's Primary Practice
1310 Southern Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 610-7160
What is Dr. Chavez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790846640.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chavez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chavez
What is Dr. Jose Chavez's specialty?
Dr. Chavez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Washington, DC.
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. Chavez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jose Chavez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chavez is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital 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
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Is Jose Chavez accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Jose Chavez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Chavez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chavez's office at (202) 610-7160 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Chavez?
Please contact Dr. Chavez's office at (202) 610-7160 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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