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Who is Dr. Nussbaum, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nussbaum?
Dr. Eliezer Zachary Nussbaum, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nussbaum empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, Medical Microbiology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston, MA community, Dr. Nussbaum is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Nussbaum speak?
Dr. Nussbaum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nussbaum typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nussbaum 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. Nussbaum. 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:
- 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- CMV infection
- CMV disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nussbaum typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Eliezer Zachary Nussbaum 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. Nussbaum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nussbaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Nussbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nussbaum accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Nussbaum in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nussbaum's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nussbaum affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nussbaum has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nussbaum's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nussbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467981704.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nussbaum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nussbaum
What is Dr. Eliezer Zachary Nussbaum's specialty?
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.