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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Villafuerte typically treat?
As an 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. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Villafuerte typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Villafuerte's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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