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48 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oster, Infectious Disease Specialist in Ventura, CA?
Dr. Henry Oster, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Ventura, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified. Dr. Oster graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine; Via Christi Reg Mc/St Francis, Internal Medicine. Dr. Oster is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oster’s office at (805) 656-6272.
Where did Dr. Oster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine; Via Christi Reg Mc/St Francis, Internal Medicine | U Miami Hosps | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Holy Cross Hospital Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Oster board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Henry Oster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Oster speak?
Dr. Oster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Oster typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Oster 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. Oster. 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.
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Oster typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Henry Oster 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. Oster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Oster accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Oster's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Oster's office located?
What is Dr. Oster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417992223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oster
What is Dr. Henry Oster's specialty?
Dr. Oster is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Ventura, CA.
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. Henry Oster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oster is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Henry Oster accepting new patients in Ventura, CA?
Yes, Dr. Henry Oster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Henry Oster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oster's office at (805) 656-6272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Henry Oster?
Please contact Dr. Oster's office at (805) 656-6272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Henry Oster have?
Dr. Henry Oster is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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