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Who is Dr. Lawal, Infectious Disease Specialist in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Folake Lawal, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Altoona, PA. Dr. Lawal is fluent in English and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lawal’s office at (706) 651-3232.
What languages does Dr. Lawal speak?
Dr. Lawal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Yoruba
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lawal typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lawal 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. Lawal. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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. Lawal typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Folake Lawal 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. Lawal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lawal accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Lawal's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Lawal's office located?
What is Dr. Lawal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lawal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174937858.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lawal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lawal
What is Dr. Folake Lawal's specialty?
Dr. Lawal is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Altoona, PA.
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. Folake Lawal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lawal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Folake Lawal accepting new patients in Altoona, PA?
Yes, Dr. Folake Lawal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Folake Lawal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lawal's office at (706) 651-3232 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Folake Lawal?
Please contact Dr. Lawal's office at (706) 651-3232 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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