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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schimmel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Jennifer Schimmel, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Schimmel is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schimmel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schimmel’s office at (413) 452-6600.
Where did Dr. Schimmel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine*
Is Dr. Schimmel board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Schimmel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Schimmel speak?
Dr. Schimmel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Schimmel typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Schimmel 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. Schimmel. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Schimmel typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Schimmel 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. Schimmel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schimmel accept my insurance?
Dr. Schimmel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 452-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schimmel accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Schimmel in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baystate Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schimmel's office located?
What is Dr. Schimmel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schimmel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245448695.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schimmel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schimmel
What is Dr. Jennifer Schimmel's specialty?
Dr. Schimmel is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Springfield, MA.
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. Jennifer Schimmel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schimmel is affiliated with Baystate 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 Jennifer Schimmel accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Schimmel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Schimmel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schimmel's office at (413) 452-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Schimmel?
Please contact Dr. Schimmel's office at (413) 452-6600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Schimmel have?
Dr. Jennifer Schimmel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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