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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 Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Perez Povis typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Perez Povis typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Perez Povis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. 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, University Hospital-San Antonio 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
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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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