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40 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Matias, Infectious Disease Specialist in Northridge, CA?
Dr. Belen Matias, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Northridge, CA. She has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Matias graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed her residency at Va Greater La Hlthcare Sys, Infectious Diseases; Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Internal Medicine. Dr. Matias is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matias’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Matias’s office at (818) 363-0110.
Where did Dr. Matias go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Va Greater La Hlthcare Sys, Infectious Diseases; Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Internal Medicine | King/Drew Mc | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Is Dr. Matias board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Belen Matias, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Matias speak?
Dr. Matias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Matias treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Matias 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. Matias. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
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:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Which procedures does Dr. Matias perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Belen Matias 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. Matias' office.
Does Dr. Matias accept my insurance?
Dr. Matias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 363-0110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Matias accept in Northridge, CA?
Dr. Matias in Northridge, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AllCare Health Plan
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Seaside Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Matias' office located?
Dr. Belen Matias' Primary Practice
17075 Devonshire St Ste 305
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 363-0110
What is Dr. Matias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Matias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881874691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Matias
What is Dr. Belen Matias's specialty?
Dr. Matias is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Northridge, CA.
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. Matias to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Belen Matias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Matias is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uci Health - Lakewood. 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 Belen Matias accepting new patients in Northridge, CA?
Yes, Dr. Belen Matias is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Belen Matias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Matias's office at (818) 363-0110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Belen Matias?
Please contact Dr. Matias's office at (818) 363-0110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Belen Matias have?
Dr. Belen Matias is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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