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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hornak, Infectious Disease Specialist in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Joseph Hornak, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Galveston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hornak is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hornak’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hornak’s office at (409) 747-8579.
What languages does Dr. Hornak speak?
Dr. Hornak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hornak typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hornak 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. Hornak. 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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hornak typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Hornak 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. Hornak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hornak accept my insurance?
Dr. Hornak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 747-8579 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hornak accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Hornak in Galveston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hornak's office located?
Dr. Joseph Hornak's Primary Practice
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 747-8579
What is Dr. Hornak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hornak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396273454.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hornak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hornak
What is Dr. Joseph Hornak's specialty?
Dr. Hornak is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Galveston, 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. Joseph Hornak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hornak is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Hornak accepting new patients in Galveston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Hornak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Hornak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hornak's office at (409) 747-8579 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Hornak?
Please contact Dr. Hornak's office at (409) 747-8579 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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