44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edelstein, Infectious Disease Specialist in Aventura, FL?
Dr. Simon Edelstein, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Aventura, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Edelstein graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Luis Razetti. Dr. Edelstein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edelstein’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edelstein’s office.
Where did Dr. Edelstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Central De Venezuela - Jose Maria Vargas | Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Luis Razetti
Is Dr. Edelstein board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Simon Edelstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Edelstein speak?
Dr. Edelstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Edelstein treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Edelstein 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. Edelstein. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Staph Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Staphylococcus Sepsis
- Staph Infection Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A412: Sepsis due to unspecified staphylococcus
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Gas Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
- Clostridial Myonecrosis
- Bacterial Gangrene
- Tissue Death from Bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
- A480: Gas gangrene
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:
- 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Which procedures does Dr. Edelstein perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Simon Edelstein 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. Edelstein's office.
Does Dr. Edelstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Edelstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edelstein accept in Aventura, FL?
Dr. Edelstein in Aventura, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Florida Community Care
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Edelstein's office located?
What is Dr. Edelstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edelstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417992751.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edelstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edelstein
What is Dr. Simon Edelstein's specialty?
Dr. Edelstein is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Aventura, FL.
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. Edelstein to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Simon Edelstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edelstein is affiliated with HCA Florida Aventura Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Simon Edelstein accepting new patients in Aventura, FL?
Yes, Dr. Simon Edelstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Simon Edelstein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edelstein's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Simon Edelstein?
Please contact Dr. Edelstein's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Simon Edelstein have?
Dr. Simon Edelstein is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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