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Dr. Richard Pieri, MD

El Paso, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pieri, Infectious Disease Specialist in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Richard Pieri, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX. Dr. Pieri is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pieri’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pieri’s office at (915) 504-6939.

    Where did Dr. Pieri go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria

    What languages does Dr. Pieri speak?

    Dr. Pieri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pieri typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pieri 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. Pieri. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    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:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    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:

    • Bladder Inflammation
    • Bladder Disease
    • Cystitis
    • Bladder Infection
    • Painful Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pieri typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pieri may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pieri's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pieri accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pieri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 504-6939 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pieri accept in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Pieri in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Pieri's office located?

    Dr. Richard Pieri's Primary Practice

    12800 Edgemere Blvd Ste 101

    El Paso, TX 79938

    (915) 504-6939

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    What is Dr. Pieri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pieri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760433924.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pieri?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pieri

    What is Dr. Richard Pieri's specialty?

    Dr. Pieri is a Infectious Disease Specialist near El Paso, TX.

    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. Richard Pieri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pieri is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus, The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus, Christus Health, University Medical Center Of El Paso, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm, The Hospitals Of Providence - Sierra Campus 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Richard Pieri accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Pieri is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Pieri offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pieri's office at (915) 504-6939 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Pieri?

    Please contact Dr. Pieri's office at (915) 504-6939 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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