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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. 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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bustamante typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bustamante typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Bustamante's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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