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Who is Dr. Garcia, Infectious Disease Specialist in Largo, FL?
Dr. Cristina Garcia, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Largo, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Garcia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia’s office at (727) 420-6374.
What languages does Dr. Garcia speak?
Dr. Garcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Garcia treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
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:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Which procedures does Dr. Garcia perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Cristina Garcia 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. Garcia's office.
Does Dr. Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 420-6374 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia accept in Largo, FL?
Dr. Garcia in Largo, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AvMed Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthSmart
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?
What is Dr. Garcia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265851695.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia
What is Dr. Cristina Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Garcia is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Largo, FL.
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. Garcia to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Cristina Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Garcia is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baycare Health System - St. Anthonys Hospital, Baycare Health System - St. Josephs Hospital - Tampa. 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?
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Is Cristina Garcia accepting new patients in Largo, FL?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristina Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (727) 420-6374 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristina Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (727) 420-6374 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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