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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lamothe, Infectious Disease Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Margarita Lamothe, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Lamothe graduated from Universidad Complutense De Madrid, Facultad De Medicina and completed her residency at Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Lamothe is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lamothe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lamothe’s office at (901) 685-3490.
Where did Dr. Lamothe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Infectious Diseases
Medical School: University Complutense De Madrid, Fac De Med, Madrid, Spain | Universidad Complutense De Madrid, Facultad De Medicina
What languages does Dr. Lamothe speak?
Dr. Lamothe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lamothe treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lamothe 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. Lamothe. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
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
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Which procedures does Dr. Lamothe perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Margarita Lamothe 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. Lamothe's office.
Does Dr. Lamothe accept my insurance?
Dr. Lamothe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 685-3490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lamothe accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Lamothe in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lamothe's office located?
Dr. Margarita Lamothe's Primary Practice
6799 Great Oaks Rd Ste 250
Memphis, TN 38138
(901) 685-3490
What is Dr. Lamothe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lamothe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306887187.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lamothe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lamothe
What is Dr. Margarita Lamothe's specialty?
Dr. Lamothe is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Memphis, TN.
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. Lamothe to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Margarita Lamothe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lamothe is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Methodist University 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 Margarita Lamothe accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Margarita Lamothe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Margarita Lamothe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lamothe's office at (901) 685-3490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Margarita Lamothe?
Please contact Dr. Lamothe's office at (901) 685-3490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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