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Who is Dr. Agudelo-Higuita, Infectious Disease Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK?
Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Oklahoma City, OK with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Agudelo-Higuita is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Agudelo-Higuita’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Agudelo-Higuita’s office.
Is Dr. Agudelo-Higuita board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Agudelo-Higuita speak?
Dr. Agudelo-Higuita and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Agudelo-Higuita treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Agudelo-Higuita 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. Agudelo-Higuita. 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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Which procedures does Dr. Agudelo-Higuita perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita 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. Agudelo-Higuita's office.
Does Dr. Agudelo-Higuita accept my insurance?
Dr. Agudelo-Higuita accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Agudelo-Higuita accept in Oklahoma City, OK?
Dr. Agudelo-Higuita in Oklahoma City, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Bath Iron Works
Centene
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Multiplan
State of Oklahoma
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Agudelo-Higuita's office located?
Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita's Practice 2
920 Stanton L Young Blvd # 1265
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
What is Dr. Agudelo-Higuita's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Agudelo-Higuita's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194920074.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Agudelo-Higuita?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Agudelo-Higuita
What is Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita's specialty?
Dr. Agudelo-Higuita is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Oklahoma City, OK.
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. Agudelo-Higuita to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Agudelo-Higuita is affiliated with Norman Regional Hospital 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 Nelson Agudelo-Higuita accepting new patients in Oklahoma City, OK?
Yes, Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Agudelo-Higuita's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nelson Agudelo-Higuita?
Please contact Dr. Agudelo-Higuita's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita have?
Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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