Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poretz, Infectious Disease Specialist in Annandale, VA?
Dr. Donald Poretz, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Annandale, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Poretz graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed his residency at Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Poretz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poretz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poretz’s office at (703) 560-7900.
Where did Dr. Poretz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine | Valley Health System/Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Program
Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
Is Dr. Poretz board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Donald Poretz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Poretz speak?
Dr. Poretz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Poretz treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Poretz 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. Poretz. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Skin Test Result
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Positive TB Skin Test
- Tuberculin Reaction
- TB Test Induration
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7611: Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
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:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Unsafe Sex Practices
- Sexual Risk Assessment
- STI Prevention Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior
Also known as:
- Surgical site infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative wound infection
- Incision infection
- Procedure infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XD: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart lining inflammation
- Heart valve infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Poretz perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Donald Poretz 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. Poretz's office.
Does Dr. Poretz accept my insurance?
Dr. Poretz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 560-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poretz accept in Annandale, VA?
Dr. Poretz in Annandale, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Innovation Health
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Poretz's office located?
Dr. Donald Poretz's Primary Practice
3289 Woodburn Rd Ste 200
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 560-7900
Recognitions
Awards
Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors
What is Dr. Poretz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poretz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164478095.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poretz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poretz
What is Dr. Donald Poretz's specialty?
Dr. Poretz is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Annandale, VA.
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. Poretz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Donald Poretz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poretz is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, CalvertHealth Medical Center, Inova Loudoun Hospital 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
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Is Donald Poretz accepting new patients in Annandale, VA?
Yes, Dr. Donald Poretz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Poretz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poretz's office at (703) 560-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Poretz?
Please contact Dr. Poretz's office at (703) 560-7900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Donald Poretz have?
Dr. Donald Poretz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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