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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valdivia, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Laura Valdivia, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Valdivia graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine. Dr. Valdivia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valdivia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valdivia’s office at (520) 318-9681.
Where did Dr. Valdivia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)
Is Dr. Valdivia board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Valdivia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Valdivia speak?
Dr. Valdivia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Valdivia treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Valdivia 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. Valdivia. 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:
- Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- Strep A Blood Poisoning
- Staphylococcal Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Streptococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- Group A Strep Sepsis
- GAS Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A400: Sepsis due to streptococcus, group A
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Bone Infection
- 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
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spinal Disc Inflammation
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Discitis
- Inflamed Spinal Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4646: Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Which procedures does Dr. Valdivia perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laura Valdivia 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. Valdivia's office.
Does Dr. Valdivia accept my insurance?
Dr. Valdivia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 318-9681 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valdivia accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Valdivia in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Valdivia's office located?
Dr. Laura Valdivia's Primary Practice
4539 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 318-9681
What is Dr. Valdivia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valdivia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346286275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valdivia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valdivia
What is Dr. Laura Valdivia's specialty?
Dr. Valdivia is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tucson, 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. Valdivia to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laura Valdivia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valdivia is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center 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 Laura Valdivia accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Laura Valdivia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Valdivia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valdivia's office at (520) 318-9681 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Valdivia?
Please contact Dr. Valdivia's office at (520) 318-9681 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Valdivia have?
Dr. Laura Valdivia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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