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Who is Dr. Perez Povis, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Angelo, TX?
Dr. Lorena Perez Povis, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Angelo, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Perez Povis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez Povis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez Povis’s office at (325) 481-2291.
Is Dr. Perez Povis board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lorena Perez Povis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Perez Povis speak?
Dr. Perez Povis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Perez Povis treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Perez Povis 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. Perez Povis. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
- 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:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
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:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
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:
- Unspecified Abnormal Finding in Organs or Tissues
- General abnormal tissue test
- Unspecified organ abnormality
- Abnormal body system finding
ICD-10 Codes:
- R899: Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
Also known as:
- Infectious Disease
- Infection
- Contagious Illness
- Communicable disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B999: Unspecified infectious disease
Which procedures does Dr. Perez Povis perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lorena Perez Povis 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. Perez Povis' office.
Does Dr. Perez Povis accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez Povis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (325) 481-2291 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez Povis accept in San Angelo, TX?
Dr. Perez Povis in San Angelo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Community Health Improvement Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Perez Povis' office located?
Dr. Lorena Perez Povis' Primary Practice
120 E Beauregard Ave
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 481-2291
What is Dr. Perez Povis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perez Povis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861601270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez Povis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perez Povis
What is Dr. Lorena Perez Povis's specialty?
Dr. Perez Povis is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Angelo, TX.
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. Perez Povis to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lorena Perez Povis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perez Povis is affiliated with Shannon Medical Center, United Regional Healthcare System, Heart Hospital of Austin 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Lorena Perez Povis accepting new patients in San Angelo, TX?
Yes, Dr. Lorena Perez Povis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lorena Perez Povis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez Povis's office at (325) 481-2291 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lorena Perez Povis?
Please contact Dr. Perez Povis's office at (325) 481-2291 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lorena Perez Povis have?
Dr. Lorena Perez Povis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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