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32 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Tolentino, Infectious Disease Specialist in Merced, CA?
Dr. Arthur Tolentino, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Merced, CA. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Tolentino is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tolentino’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tolentino’s office at (209) 564-3120.
Is Dr. Tolentino board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Arthur Tolentino, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tolentino speak?
Dr. Tolentino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tolentino typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tolentino 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. Tolentino. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tolentino typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Tolentino 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. Tolentino's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tolentino accept my insurance?
Dr. Tolentino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 564-3120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tolentino accept in Merced, CA?
Dr. Tolentino in Merced, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Imperial Health Holdings
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tolentino's office located?
What is Dr. Tolentino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tolentino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962684282.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tolentino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tolentino
What is Dr. Arthur Tolentino's specialty?
Dr. Tolentino is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Merced, CA.
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. Arthur Tolentino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tolentino is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Arthur Tolentino accepting new patients in Merced, CA?
Yes, Dr. Arthur Tolentino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arthur Tolentino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tolentino's office at (209) 564-3120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arthur Tolentino?
Please contact Dr. Tolentino's office at (209) 564-3120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Arthur Tolentino have?
Dr. Arthur Tolentino is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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