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Dr. Jorgelina De Sanctis, MD

Grand Rapids, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. De Sanctis, Infectious Disease Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Jorgelina De Sanctis, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. De Sanctis is currently affiliated with 280 Helen Devos Childrens Hospital. Dr. De Sanctis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De Sanctis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De Sanctis’s office at (616) 774-2822.

    What languages does Dr. De Sanctis speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. De Sanctis typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. De Sanctis 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. De Sanctis. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Travel Health Counseling
    • Traveler's Health
    • Travel medicine consultation
    • Pre-travel health advice
    • International travel health

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel

    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:

    • Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
    • Infected Cardiovascular Implant
    • Heart Device Infection
    • Vascular Graft Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    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. De Sanctis typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jorgelina De Sanctis may include:

    Please contact Dr. De Sanctis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. De Sanctis accept my insurance?

    Dr. De Sanctis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 774-2822 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. De Sanctis accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. De Sanctis in Grand Rapids, MI 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. De Sanctis' office located?

    280 Helen Devos Childrens Hospital

    230 Michigan St NE Ste 230

    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    (616) 774-2822

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    Grand Rapids, MI 49544

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

    Dr. De Sanctis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396950226.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De Sanctis?

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

    What is Dr. Jorgelina De Sanctis's specialty?

    Dr. De Sanctis is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Grand Rapids, MI.

    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. Jorgelina De Sanctis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. De Sanctis is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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 Jorgelina De Sanctis accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Jorgelina De Sanctis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jorgelina De Sanctis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. De Sanctis's office at (616) 774-2822 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jorgelina De Sanctis?

    Please contact Dr. De Sanctis's office at (616) 774-2822 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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