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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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chavez typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Hepatitis C
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chavez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Chavez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Health Group
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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 Chavez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chavez is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, George Washington University 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
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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