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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Challener, Infectious Disease Specialist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Douglas Challener, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Challener is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Challener’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Challener’s office at (507) 284-2511.
What languages does Dr. Challener speak?
Dr. Challener and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Challener typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Challener 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. Challener. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Skin Abscess
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Lump
- Infected Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0291: Cutaneous abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Challener typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Challener 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. Challener's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Challener accept my insurance?
Dr. Challener accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Challener accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Challener in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Challener's office located?
Dr. Douglas Challener's Primary Practice
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
(507) 284-2511
What is Dr. Challener's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Challener's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396123709.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Challener?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Challener
What is Dr. Douglas Challener's specialty?
Dr. Challener is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Rochester, MN.
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. Douglas Challener affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Challener is affiliated with Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital 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 Douglas Challener accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Challener is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Challener offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Challener's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Challener?
Please contact Dr. Challener's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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