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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kriss, Infectious Disease Specialist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Meredith Kriss is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ. She is board certified. Dr. Kriss is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kriss’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kriss’s office at (602) 521-4675.
What languages does Dr. Kriss speak?
Dr. Kriss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kriss treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kriss 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. Kriss. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Meningitis
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Which procedures does Dr. Kriss perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Meredith Kriss 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. Kriss' office.
Does Dr. Kriss accept my insurance?
Dr. Kriss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 521-4675 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kriss accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Kriss in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kriss' office located?
Dr. Meredith Kriss' Primary Practice
1441 N 12th St Fl 2
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 521-4675
What is Dr. Kriss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kriss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538804810.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kriss?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kriss
What is Dr. Meredith Kriss's specialty?
Dr. Kriss is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Phoenix, AZ.
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. Kriss to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Meredith Kriss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kriss is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix 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
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Is Meredith Kriss accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Meredith Kriss is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meredith Kriss offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kriss's office at (602) 521-4675 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meredith Kriss?
Please contact Dr. Kriss's office at (602) 521-4675 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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