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Who is Dr. Minces, Infectious Disease Specialist in Willmar, MN?
Dr. Lucio Minces, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Willmar, MN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Minces graduated from Demokritos University of Thrace Department of Medicine and completed his residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine Program. Dr. Minces is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Minces’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Minces’s office at (320) 231-5000.
Where did Dr. Minces go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Demokritos University of Thrace Department of Medicine
Is Dr. Minces board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lucio Minces, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Minces speak?
Dr. Minces and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Minces typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Minces 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. Minces. 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:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Minces typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lucio Minces 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. Minces' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Minces accept my insurance?
Dr. Minces accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (320) 231-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Minces accept in Willmar, MN?
Dr. Minces in Willmar, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Medica Group
Medicare
PrimeWest Health
State of Minnesota
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Where is Dr. Minces' office located?
What is Dr. Minces's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Minces's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811173271.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Minces?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Minces
What is Dr. Lucio Minces's specialty?
Dr. Minces is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Willmar, MN.
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. Lucio Minces affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Minces is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Centracare - Rice Memorial 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lucio Minces accepting new patients in Willmar, MN?
Yes, Dr. Lucio Minces is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucio Minces offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Minces's office at (320) 231-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucio Minces?
Please contact Dr. Minces's office at (320) 231-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lucio Minces have?
Dr. Lucio Minces is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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