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Who is Dr. Bustamante, Infectious Disease Specialist in Aventura, FL?
Dr. Carlos Bustamante, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Aventura, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bustamante graduated from Universidad Central De Venezuela Luis Razetti, Escuela De Medicine and completed his residency at Hospital Vargas Caracal. Dr. Bustamante is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bustamante’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bustamante’s office.
Where did Dr. Bustamante go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hospital Vargas Caracal
Medical School: Universidad Central De Venezuela Luis Razetti, Escuela De Medicine | Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Luis Razetti
What languages does Dr. Bustamante speak?
Dr. Bustamante and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bustamante treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bustamante 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. Bustamante. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Bustamante perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carlos Bustamante 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. Bustamante's office.
Does Dr. Bustamante accept my insurance?
Dr. Bustamante 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. Bustamante accept in Aventura, FL?
Dr. Bustamante 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
AvMed Health Plan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Florida Community Care
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bustamante's office located?
What is Dr. Bustamante's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bustamante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649216953.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bustamante?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bustamante
What is Dr. Carlos Bustamante's specialty?
Dr. Bustamante 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. Bustamante to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Carlos Bustamante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bustamante is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: North Shore Medical Center - Miami, FL. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Carlos Bustamante accepting new patients in Aventura, FL?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Bustamante is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Bustamante offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bustamante's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Bustamante?
Please contact Dr. Bustamante's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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