24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blake, Infectious Disease Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. William Blake, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Blake completed his residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the Emory Healthcare Network Physician. Dr. Blake is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blake’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blake’s office.
Where did Dr. Blake go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia
Is Dr. Blake board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William Blake, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blake speak?
Dr. Blake and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blake typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Blake 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. Blake. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blake typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Blake 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. Blake's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blake accept my insurance?
Dr. Blake accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blake accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Blake in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blake's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Emory Healthcare Network Physician
Member
What is Dr. Blake's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396807103.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blake?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blake
What is Dr. William Blake's specialty?
Dr. Blake is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Atlanta, GA.
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. William Blake affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blake is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory 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
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Is William Blake accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. William Blake is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Blake offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blake's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Blake?
Please contact Dr. Blake's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Blake have?
Dr. William Blake is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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