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Who is Dr. Fisher, Infectious Disease Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Lydia Fisher, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Fisher graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Maryland Program. Dr. Fisher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fisher’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fisher’s office at (303) 750-1800.
Where did Dr. Fisher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Maryland Program
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine | Temple University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fisher speak?
Dr. Fisher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fisher treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher. 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:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Sacrum and Tailbone
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- sacral osteomyelitis
- tailbone bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis sacral
- 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
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M4628: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
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:
- Urethral Catheter Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Infected urinary catheter
- Inflammation from urethral catheter
- Foley catheter infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T83511A: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Vaginal-Intestinal Fistula
- Colonic Disease
- Fistulas
- Vaginal Disease
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Colovaginal Fistula
- Vaginal Bowel Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- N823: Fistula of vagina to large intestine
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Fisher perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lydia Fisher 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. Fisher's office.
Does Dr. Fisher accept my insurance?
Dr. Fisher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 750-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fisher accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Fisher in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Denver Health Medical Plan
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
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Where is Dr. Fisher's office located?
Dr. Lydia Fisher's Primary Practice
1550 S Potomac St Ste 270
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 750-1800
What is Dr. Fisher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fisher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275851255.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fisher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fisher
What is Dr. Lydia Fisher's specialty?
Dr. Fisher is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Aurora, CO.
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. Fisher to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lydia Fisher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fisher is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: The Medical Center Of Aurora, Adventhealth Littleton. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Lydia Fisher accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Lydia Fisher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lydia Fisher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fisher's office at (303) 750-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lydia Fisher?
Please contact Dr. Fisher's office at (303) 750-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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