Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Irby, Infectious Disease Specialist in Largo, FL?
Dr. Rachel Irby, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Largo, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Irby graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Irby is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Irby’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Irby’s office at (727) 420-6374.
Where did Dr. Irby go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Is Dr. Irby board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Irby, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Irby speak?
Dr. Irby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Irby typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Irby 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. Irby. 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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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
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:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Irby typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Irby 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. Irby's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Irby accept my insurance?
Dr. Irby 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. Irby accept in Largo, FL?
Dr. Irby 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Irby's office located?
What is Dr. Irby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Irby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275728586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Irby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Irby
What is Dr. Rachel Irby's specialty?
Dr. Irby is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Largo, FL.
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. Rachel Irby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Irby is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, Morton Plant Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rachel Irby accepting new patients in Largo, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Irby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Irby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Irby's office at (727) 420-6374 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Irby?
Please contact Dr. Irby's office at (727) 420-6374 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rachel Irby have?
Dr. Rachel Irby is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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