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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amare, Infectious Disease Specialist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Rahel Amare, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amare is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amare’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amare’s office at (757) 252-9040.
What languages does Dr. Amare speak?
Dr. Amare and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Amare typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Amare 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. Amare. 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.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- 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:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Amare typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rahel Amare 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. Amare's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Amare accept my insurance?
Dr. Amare accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 252-9040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amare accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Amare in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independent Health Association
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Amare's office located?
Dr. Rahel Amare's Primary Practice
301 Riverview Ave Ste 710
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 252-9040
What hospitals are Dr. Amare affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Amare has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center,Williamsburg, VA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center,Williamsburg, VA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Sentara Careplex Hospital,Hampton, VARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Sentara Careplex Hospital,Hampton, VA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Riverside Regional Medical Center,Newport News, VARanked Lung Cancer Surgery
Riverside Regional Medical Center,Newport News, VA
Ranked Lung Cancer Surgery
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center,Portsmouth, VARanked General Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center,Portsmouth, VA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital,Norfolk, VARanked Urologic Surgery
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital,Norfolk, VA
Ranked Urologic Surgery
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Sentara Obici Hospital,Suffolk, VARanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Sentara Obici Hospital,Suffolk, VA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
What is Dr. Amare's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amare's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982618211.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amare?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amare
What is Dr. Rahel Amare's specialty?
Dr. Amare is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Norfolk, VA.
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 Dr. Rahel Amare affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amare is affiliated with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dr. Rahel Amare accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Rahel Amare is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rahel Amare offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amare's office at (757) 252-9040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rahel Amare?
Please contact Dr. Amare's office at (757) 252-9040 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Amare's office located?
Dr. Amare's office is located in Norfolk, VA.
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