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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pierce, Infectious Disease Specialist in Burlington, VT?
Dr. Kristen Pierce, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Burlington, VT. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Pierce graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed her residency at Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pierce is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pierce’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pierce’s office at (802) 847-4594.
Where did Dr. Pierce go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt | University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington
Is Dr. Pierce board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Pierce, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pierce speak?
Dr. Pierce and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
German
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pierce typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pierce 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. Pierce. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Immune System and Disorder
- Common variable immune deficiency
- CVID
- Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D839: Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Infection of Artificial Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
- Infected Heart Valve Implant
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T826XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A318: Other mycobacterial infections
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pierce typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Pierce 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. Pierce's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pierce accept my insurance?
Dr. Pierce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (802) 847-4594 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pierce accept in Burlington, VT?
Dr. Pierce in Burlington, VT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
State of Vermont
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pierce's office located?
What is Dr. Pierce's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pierce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548482102.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pierce?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pierce
What is Dr. Kristen Pierce's specialty?
Dr. Pierce is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Burlington, VT.
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. Kristen Pierce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pierce is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock 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 Kristen Pierce accepting new patients in Burlington, VT?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Pierce is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Pierce offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pierce's office at (802) 847-4594 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Pierce?
Please contact Dr. Pierce's office at (802) 847-4594 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kristen Pierce have?
Dr. Kristen Pierce is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Connect with DR. Pierce
Fletcher Allen Health Care
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401