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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desbiens, Infectious Disease Specialist in Danbury, CT?
Dr. Martha Desbiens, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Danbury, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Desbiens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desbiens’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desbiens’s office at (203) 739-8310.
What languages does Dr. Desbiens speak?
Dr. Desbiens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Desbiens treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Desbiens 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. Desbiens. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Which procedures does Dr. Desbiens perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Martha Desbiens 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. Desbiens' office.
Does Dr. Desbiens accept my insurance?
Dr. Desbiens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 739-8310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desbiens accept in Danbury, CT?
Dr. Desbiens in Danbury, CT 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 and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desbiens' office located?
What is Dr. Desbiens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desbiens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104261361.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desbiens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desbiens
What is Dr. Martha Desbiens's specialty?
Dr. Desbiens is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Danbury, CT.
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. Desbiens to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Martha Desbiens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desbiens is affiliated with Nuvance Health Danbury Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Martha Desbiens accepting new patients in Danbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Martha Desbiens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Martha Desbiens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desbiens's office at (203) 739-8310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Martha Desbiens?
Please contact Dr. Desbiens's office at (203) 739-8310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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