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 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. 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 Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Poretz typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Poretz typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Poretz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. Donald Poretz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poretz is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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