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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dougherty, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. David Dougherty, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. He is board certified. Dr. Dougherty is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dougherty’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dougherty’s office at (859) 277-4005.
What languages does Dr. Dougherty speak?
Dr. Dougherty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dougherty treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty. 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
- Toe Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03031: Cellulitis of right toe
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:
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
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:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
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:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Dougherty perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Dougherty 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. Dougherty's office.
Does Dr. Dougherty accept my insurance?
Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Dougherty 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
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dougherty's office located?
Dr. David Dougherty's Primary Practice
1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 602
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4005
What is Dr. Dougherty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dougherty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104261445.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dougherty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dougherty
What is Dr. David Dougherty's specialty?
Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. David Dougherty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dougherty 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is David Dougherty accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. David Dougherty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Dougherty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (859) 277-4005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Dougherty?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (859) 277-4005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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