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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Israel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Bruce Israel, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Israel completed his residency at Univ Of Nc Hosps, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Israel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Israel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Israel’s office at (828) 213-1111.
Where did Dr. Israel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nc Hosps, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc
Is Dr. Israel board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Israel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Israel speak?
Dr. Israel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Israel treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Israel 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. Israel. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Functional Medical Implant
- Surgical Implant
- Prosthetic Device
- Implantable Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z969: Presence of functional implant, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Israel perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bruce Israel 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. Israel's office.
Does Dr. Israel accept my insurance?
Dr. Israel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 213-1111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Israel accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Israel in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Israel's office located?
Dr. Bruce Israel's Practice 2
900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 205
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 213-7660
What is Dr. Israel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Israel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194775098.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Israel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Israel
What is Dr. Bruce Israel's specialty?
Dr. Israel is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Asheville, NC.
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. Israel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bruce Israel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Israel is affiliated with Mission Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Bruce Israel accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Israel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Israel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Israel's office at (828) 213-1111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Israel?
Please contact Dr. Israel's office at (828) 213-1111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Israel have?
Dr. Bruce Israel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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