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Who is Dr. Alexander, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Andrew Alexander, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. He is board certified. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office at (859) 277-4005.
What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?
Dr. Alexander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alexander treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Other Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Localized Skin Infection
- Specific Skin Infection
- Uncommon Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0889: Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Pseudomonas Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
- Pseudomonas bacteria
- Pseudomonas disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B965: Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other E. Coli Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Non-STEC E. Coli
- General E. Coli Infection
- E. Coli Bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9629: Other Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Infection
- Drug-Resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9562: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Alexander perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Andrew Alexander 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. Alexander's office.
Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 277-4005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Alexander in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?
Dr. Andrew Alexander's Primary Practice
1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 602
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4005
What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942566807.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexander
What is Dr. Andrew Alexander's specialty?
Dr. Alexander is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lexington, KY.
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. Alexander to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Andrew Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Richmond, Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington, Ky, Baptist Health Corbin 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
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Is Andrew Alexander accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Alexander is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Alexander offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (859) 277-4005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Alexander?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (859) 277-4005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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