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Dr. Sandra Guerguis, MD

Dr. Sandra Guerguis, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

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    Who is Dr. Guerguis, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Sandra Guerguis, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Guerguis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guerguis’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guerguis’s office at (225) 765-5500.

    What languages does Dr. Guerguis speak?

    Dr. Guerguis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Guerguis treat?

    As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Guerguis 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. Guerguis. 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:

    • Exposure to HIV
    • HIV
    • HIV contact
    • Suspected HIV exposure
    • Human immunodeficiency virus exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pyogenic Arthritis
    • Infectious Arthritis
    • Pus-forming Arthritis
    • Septic Arthritis
    • Bacterial Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Site Infection
    • Deep Incision Infection After Surgery
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-specific surgical infection
    • Other post-operative infection
    • Unspecified surgical wound infection
    • Deep surgical wound infection
    • Internal incision infection
    • Serious wound infection after operation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
    • T8142XA: Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Infection
    • Bacterial Disease
    • Germ Infection
    • Microbial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Brain Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebral Abscess
    • Epidural Abscess
    • Subdural Empyema
    • Brain Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G062: Extradural and subdural abscess, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Syphilis
    • Syphilis
    • Infant Syphilis
    • Syphilis in Newborns
    • Syphilis Passed from Mother to Baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A509: Congenital syphilis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin NTM Infection
    • Cutaneous Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A311: Cutaneous mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Infected bone
    • Bone inflammation
    • Acute bone infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M86052: Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, left femur

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Which procedures does Dr. Guerguis perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?

    As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sandra Guerguis may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Guerguis' office.

    Does Dr. Guerguis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Guerguis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 765-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Guerguis accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Guerguis in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Plans

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Guerguis' office located?

    Dr. Sandra Guerguis' Primary Practice

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 4

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

    (225) 765-5500

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    Dr. Sandra Guerguis' Practice 2

    1401 N Foster Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

    (225) 358-4853

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    What is Dr. Guerguis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Guerguis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275917023.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guerguis?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guerguis

    What is Dr. Sandra Guerguis's specialty?

    Dr. Guerguis is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Guerguis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sandra Guerguis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Guerguis is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. 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 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?

    Explore Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sandra Guerguis accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Sandra Guerguis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sandra Guerguis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Guerguis's office at (225) 765-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sandra Guerguis?

    Please contact Dr. Guerguis's office at (225) 765-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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