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Who is Dr. Ssali, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Francis Ssali, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ssali graduated from Makerere University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program. Dr. Ssali is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ssali’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ssali’s office.
Where did Dr. Ssali go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Makerere University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ssali speak?
Dr. Ssali and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ssali typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ssali 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. Ssali. 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 here.
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:
- 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:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Other Acute Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Bone Infection
- Rapid Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8610: Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified site
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ssali typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Francis Ssali 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. Ssali's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ssali accept my insurance?
Dr. Ssali 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. Ssali accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Ssali in Tyler, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Christus Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ssali's office located?
What is Dr. Ssali's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ssali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366790990.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ssali?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ssali
What is Dr. Francis Ssali's specialty?
Dr. Ssali is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tyler, TX.
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. Francis Ssali affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ssali is affiliated with Christus St. Michael Health System, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, White Rock Medical Center 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 Francis Ssali accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. Francis Ssali is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Ssali offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ssali's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Ssali?
Please contact Dr. Ssali's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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