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Who is Dr. Klausing, Infectious Disease Specialist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Benjamin Klausing, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY. He is board certified. Dr. Klausing graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Alabama Medical Center Program. Dr. Klausing is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Klausing’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Klausing’s office at (502) 897-8100.
Where did Dr. Klausing go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Alabama Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Klausing speak?
Dr. Klausing and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Klausing treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Klausing 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. Klausing. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- MRSA Sepsis
- Enterococcus Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- Enterococcus Blood Infection
- Enterococcus Septicemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4181: Sepsis due to Enterococcus
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Unsafe sex practices
- Risky sexual activity
- Sexual health risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7252: High risk homosexual behavior
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
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. Klausing perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Klausing 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. Klausing's office.
Does Dr. Klausing accept my insurance?
Dr. Klausing accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 897-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Klausing accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Klausing in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Klausing's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Klausing's Primary Practice
4002 Kresge Way Ste 110
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-8100
What is Dr. Klausing's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Klausing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851618102.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Klausing?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Klausing
What is Dr. Benjamin Klausing's specialty?
Dr. Klausing is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Louisville, 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. Klausing to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Benjamin Klausing affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Klausing is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville 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 Benjamin Klausing accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Klausing is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Klausing offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Klausing's office at (502) 897-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Klausing?
Please contact Dr. Klausing's office at (502) 897-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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