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Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita, MD

Oklahoma City, OK

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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 by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 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 in 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 a 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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 a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita may include:

    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

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Community Care Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Planned Administrators

    • State of Oklahoma

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Agudelo-Higuita's office located?

    Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita's Primary Practice

    900 NE 10th St

    Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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    Dr. Nelson Agudelo-Higuita's Practice 2

    920 Stanton L Young Blvd # 1265

    Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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    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?

    No, Agudelo-Higuita is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Oklahoma Childrens Hospital Ou Health, Norman Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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