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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zimmet, Infectious Disease Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Alex Zimmet, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Zimmet is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zimmet’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zimmet’s office at (434) 924-0000.
What languages does Dr. Zimmet speak?
Dr. Zimmet and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Zimmet treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Zimmet 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. Zimmet. 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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- CMV infection
- CMV disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Which procedures does Dr. Zimmet perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alex Zimmet 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. Zimmet's office.
Does Dr. Zimmet accept my insurance?
Dr. Zimmet accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zimmet accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Zimmet in Stanford, 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
AllCare Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zimmet's office located?
What is Dr. Zimmet's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zimmet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134650575.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zimmet?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zimmet
What is Dr. Alex Zimmet's specialty?
Dr. Zimmet is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Stanford, CA.
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. Zimmet to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alex Zimmet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zimmet is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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
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Is Alex Zimmet accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alex Zimmet is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Zimmet offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zimmet's office at (434) 924-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Zimmet?
Please contact Dr. Zimmet's office at (434) 924-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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