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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cushman, Infectious Disease Specialist in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. Teresa Cushman, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cushman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cushman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cushman’s office at (303) 425-9245.
What languages does Dr. Cushman speak?
Dr. Cushman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cushman typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cushman 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. Cushman. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Surgical site infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative wound infection
- Incision infection
- Procedure infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XD: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cushman typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cushman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cushman. 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Inserting a PICC Line (Without Port)
- Peripherally inserted central catheter placement
- Arm central line
CPT Codes:
- 36569: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Cushman accept my insurance?
Dr. Cushman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 425-9245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cushman accept in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. Cushman in Wheat Ridge, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Spectrum
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cushman's office located?
Dr. Teresa Cushman's Primary Practice
3885 Upham St Ste 200
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 425-9245
What is Dr. Cushman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cushman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063775005.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cushman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cushman
What is Dr. Teresa Cushman's specialty?
Dr. Cushman is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Wheat Ridge, CO.
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. Teresa Cushman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cushman is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Lutheran Hospital, Hca Healthone Mountain Ridge, Uchealth University Of Colorado 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 Teresa Cushman accepting new patients in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Yes, Dr. Teresa Cushman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Teresa Cushman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cushman's office at (303) 425-9245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Teresa Cushman?
Please contact Dr. Cushman's office at (303) 425-9245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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