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Who is Dr. Handley, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Guy Handley, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Handley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Handley’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Handley’s office at (813) 844-4187.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Handley?
Dr. Guy Handley, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Handley empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Infections in Cancer Patients, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston/TX community, Dr. Handley is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Handley speak?
Dr. Handley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Handley treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Handley 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. Handley. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
Which procedures does Dr. Handley perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Guy Handley 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. Handley's office.
Does Dr. Handley accept my insurance?
Dr. Handley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 844-4187 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Handley accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Handley in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Handley's office located?
What is Dr. Handley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Handley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649659798.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Handley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Handley
What is Dr. Guy Handley's specialty?
Dr. Handley is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, 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. Handley to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Guy Handley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Handley is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Guy Handley accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Guy Handley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Guy Handley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Handley's office at (813) 844-4187 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Guy Handley?
Please contact Dr. Handley's office at (813) 844-4187 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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