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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Joseph, Infectious Disease Specialist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Betsy Joseph, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Joseph is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joseph’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joseph’s office at (757) 252-9040.
What languages does Dr. Joseph speak?
Dr. Joseph and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Joseph typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Joseph typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Betsy Joseph 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. Joseph's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Joseph accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 252-9040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joseph accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Joseph in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Joseph's office located?
Dr. Betsy Joseph's Primary Practice
301 Riverview Ave Ste 710
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 252-9040
What hospitals are Dr. Joseph affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Joseph has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital,Norfolk, VA
Ranked Urologic Surgery
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital,Norfolk, VA
Ranked Urologic Surgery
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Sentara Obici Hospital,Suffolk, VARanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Sentara Obici Hospital,Suffolk, VA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center,Chesapeake, VARanked in 3 Procedures
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center,Chesapeake, VA
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center,Williamsburg, VARanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center,Williamsburg, VA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital,Onancock, VARanked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital,Onancock, VA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Sentara Careplex Hospital,Hampton, VARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Sentara Careplex Hospital,Hampton, VA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
What is Dr. Joseph's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joseph's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851897797.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joseph?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joseph
What is Dr. Betsy Joseph's specialty?
Dr. Joseph is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Norfolk, VA.
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 Dr. Betsy Joseph affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Joseph is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Sentara Careplex 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
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Is Dr. Betsy Joseph accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Betsy Joseph is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Betsy Joseph offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joseph's office at (757) 252-9040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Betsy Joseph?
Please contact Dr. Joseph's office at (757) 252-9040 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Joseph's office located?
Dr. Joseph's office is located in Norfolk, VA.
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