38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bissett, Infectious Disease Specialist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Jack Bissett, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years. Dr. Bissett graduated from Texas A&M University. He is a member of the Travis County Medical Society. Dr. Bissett is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bissett’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bissett’s office.
Where did Dr. Bissett go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | University of Tx Med Branch Galveston | Texas A&M University
What languages does Dr. Bissett speak?
Dr. Bissett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bissett typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bissett 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. Bissett. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Deep Incision Infection After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Deep surgical wound infection
- Internal incision infection
- Serious wound infection after operation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8142XA: Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Wound Reopening
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dehiscence
- Surgical wound disruption
- Opened wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8130XD: Disruption of wound, unspecified, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bissett typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jack Bissett 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. Bissett's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bissett accept my insurance?
Dr. Bissett 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. Bissett accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Bissett in Austin, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bissett's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Travis County Medical Society
Member
Awards
Texas Super Doctors
What is Dr. Bissett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bissett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407874027.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bissett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bissett
What is Dr. Jack Bissett's specialty?
Dr. Bissett is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Austin, 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. Jack Bissett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bissett is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, Tx, Shannon Medical Center, Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital, St. David's North Austin Medical Center, Heart Hospital Of Austin 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 Jack Bissett accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jack Bissett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jack Bissett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bissett's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jack Bissett?
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