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Who is Dr. Sosa, Infectious Disease Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Nestor Sosa, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Sosa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sosa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sosa’s office at (505) 272-0283.
What languages does Dr. Sosa speak?
Dr. Sosa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sosa treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sosa 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. Sosa. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Infectious Disease
- Infection
- Contagious Illness
- Communicable disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B999: Unspecified infectious disease
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
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:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M868X8: Other osteomyelitis, other site
Which procedures does Dr. Sosa perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nestor Sosa 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. Sosa's office.
Does Dr. Sosa accept my insurance?
Dr. Sosa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-0283 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sosa accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Sosa in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Department of Veterans Affairs
First Medical Health Plan
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Sosa's office located?
Dr. Nestor Sosa's Primary Practice
2211 Lomas Blvd NE # 10-5550
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-0283
What is Dr. Sosa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sosa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568927812.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sosa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sosa
What is Dr. Nestor Sosa's specialty?
Dr. Sosa is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Albuquerque, NM.
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. Sosa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nestor Sosa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sosa is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Unm Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Nestor Sosa accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Nestor Sosa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nestor Sosa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sosa's office at (505) 272-0283 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nestor Sosa?
Please contact Dr. Sosa's office at (505) 272-0283 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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