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Who is Dr. John, Infectious Disease Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Blessy John, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. John is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. John’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. John’s office at (314) 729-1570.
What languages does Dr. John speak?
Dr. John and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. John typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. John 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. John. 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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. John typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Blessy John 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. John's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. John accept my insurance?
Dr. John accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 729-1570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. John accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. John in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. John's office located?
Dr. Blessy John's Primary Practice
10004 Kennerly Rd Ste 171B
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-1570
What is Dr. John's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. John's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548524218.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. John?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. John
What is Dr. Blessy John's specialty?
Dr. John is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Saint Louis, MO.
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. Blessy John affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, John is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Mercy Hospital South. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Blessy John accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Blessy John is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Blessy John offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. John's office at (314) 729-1570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Blessy John?
Please contact Dr. John's office at (314) 729-1570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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