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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Trotter, Infectious Disease Specialist in Placentia, CA?
Dr. Joel Trotter, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Placentia, CA. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Trotter graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ok Hlth Sci Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Ok Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Trotter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Trotter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Trotter’s office at (714) 996-6500.
Where did Dr. Trotter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ok Hlth Sci Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Ok Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program
Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Trotter board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Trotter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Trotter speak?
Dr. Trotter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Trotter typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Trotter 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. Trotter. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Gram-Negative Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection from Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J1569: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Trotter typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Trotter 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. Trotter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Trotter accept my insurance?
Dr. Trotter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 996-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Trotter accept in Placentia, CA?
Dr. Trotter in Placentia, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Trotter's office located?
Dr. Joel Trotter's Primary Practice
1275 N Rose Dr Ste 134
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-6500
What is Dr. Trotter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Trotter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578690343.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Trotter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Trotter
What is Dr. Joel Trotter's specialty?
Dr. Trotter is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Placentia, CA.
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. Joel Trotter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Trotter is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center 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 Joel Trotter accepting new patients in Placentia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joel Trotter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Trotter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Trotter's office at (714) 996-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Trotter?
Please contact Dr. Trotter's office at (714) 996-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Trotter have?
Dr. Joel Trotter is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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