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Who is Dr. Mendez-Mulet, Infectious Disease Specialist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Luis Mendez-Mulet, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL. He is board certified. Dr. Mendez-Mulet graduated from Universidad Internacional Eugenio Maria De Hostos and completed his residency at Morehouse School of Medicine Program. Dr. Mendez-Mulet is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendez-Mulet’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendez-Mulet’s office at (305) 271-1905.
Where did Dr. Mendez-Mulet go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Morehouse School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Universidad Internacional Eugenio Maria De Hostos
What languages does Dr. Mendez-Mulet speak?
Dr. Mendez-Mulet and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mendez-Mulet treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mendez-Mulet 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. Mendez-Mulet. 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
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Mendez-Mulet perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Luis Mendez-Mulet 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. Mendez-Mulet's office.
Does Dr. Mendez-Mulet accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendez-Mulet accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 271-1905 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendez-Mulet accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Mendez-Mulet in Miami, 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
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mendez-Mulet's office located?
Dr. Luis Mendez-Mulet's Primary Practice
9240 SW 72nd St Ste 241
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 271-1905
What is Dr. Mendez-Mulet's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendez-Mulet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740210632.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendez-Mulet?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendez-Mulet
What is Dr. Luis Mendez-Mulet's specialty?
Dr. Mendez-Mulet is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Miami, 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. Mendez-Mulet to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Luis Mendez-Mulet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendez-Mulet is affiliated with Jackson West 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
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Is Luis Mendez-Mulet accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Luis Mendez-Mulet is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Mendez-Mulet offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendez-Mulet's office at (305) 271-1905 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Mendez-Mulet?
Please contact Dr. Mendez-Mulet's office at (305) 271-1905 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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