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Who is Dr. Villafuerte, Infectious Disease Specialist in Ashland, KY?
Dr. Patrick Villafuerte, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Ashland, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Villafuerte graduated from Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine and completed his residency at Atlantic Health Program. Dr. Villafuerte is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villafuerte’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villafuerte’s office at (606) 833-2161.
Where did Dr. Villafuerte go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Atlantic Health Program
Medical School: Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Villafuerte speak?
Dr. Villafuerte and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Villafuerte treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Villafuerte 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. Villafuerte. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- 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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Psoas Abscess
- Abscess
- Psoas muscle infection
- Iliopsoas abscess
- Abscess in hip flexor
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6812: Psoas muscle abscess
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Villafuerte perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Patrick Villafuerte 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. Villafuerte's office.
Does Dr. Villafuerte accept my insurance?
Dr. Villafuerte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 833-2161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Villafuerte accept in Ashland, KY?
Dr. Villafuerte in Ashland, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Nevada
State of Ohio
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Villafuerte's office located?
Dr. Patrick Villafuerte's Primary Practice
2201 Lexington Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 833-2161
What is Dr. Villafuerte's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Villafuerte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114295722.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villafuerte?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villafuerte
What is Dr. Patrick Villafuerte's specialty?
Dr. Villafuerte is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Ashland, KY.
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. Villafuerte to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Patrick Villafuerte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villafuerte is affiliated with UK King's Daughters Medical 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 Patrick Villafuerte accepting new patients in Ashland, KY?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Villafuerte is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Villafuerte offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Villafuerte's office at (606) 833-2161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Villafuerte?
Please contact Dr. Villafuerte's office at (606) 833-2161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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