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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nasif, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Marcelo Nasif, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nasif completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Infectious Diseases; Robt Packer Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nasif is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nasif’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nasif’s office at (520) 318-9681.
Where did Dr. Nasif go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Infectious Diseases; Robt Packer Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Nac De Cordoba, Fac De Cien Medicine
Is Dr. Nasif board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Marcelo Nasif, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nasif speak?
Dr. Nasif and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nasif treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nasif 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. Nasif. 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 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)
- Streptococcal Sepsis
- Strep Infection 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
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A409: Streptococcal sepsis, unspecified
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
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Nasif perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Marcelo Nasif 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. Nasif's office.
Does Dr. Nasif accept my insurance?
Dr. Nasif 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. Nasif accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Nasif in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nasif's office located?
Dr. Marcelo Nasif's Primary Practice
4539 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 318-9681
What is Dr. Nasif's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nasif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912936907.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nasif?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nasif
What is Dr. Marcelo Nasif's specialty?
Dr. Nasif 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. Nasif to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Marcelo Nasif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nasif 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 Marcelo Nasif accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Marcelo Nasif is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marcelo Nasif offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nasif's office at (520) 318-9681 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marcelo Nasif?
Please contact Dr. Nasif's office at (520) 318-9681 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marcelo Nasif have?
Dr. Marcelo Nasif is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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