22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Eckardt, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hollywood, FL?
Dr. Paula Eckardt, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Hollywood, FL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Eckardt completed her residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine. Dr. Eckardt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eckardt’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eckardt’s office at (954) 276-1616.
Where did Dr. Eckardt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Del Norte, Fac De Med, Barranquilla, Colombia
Is Dr. Eckardt board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Paula Eckardt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Eckardt speak?
Dr. Eckardt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Eckardt typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Eckardt 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. Eckardt. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Eckardt typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paula Eckardt 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. Eckardt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Eckardt accept my insurance?
Dr. Eckardt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 276-1616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eckardt accept in Hollywood, FL?
Dr. Eckardt in Hollywood, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Eckardt's office located?
Dr. Paula Eckardt's Primary Practice
5647 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 276-1616
What is Dr. Eckardt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eckardt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720093552.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eckardt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eckardt
What is Dr. Paula Eckardt's specialty?
Dr. Eckardt is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Hollywood, 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. Paula Eckardt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Eckardt is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West 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
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 Paula Eckardt accepting new patients in Hollywood, FL?
Yes, Dr. Paula Eckardt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paula Eckardt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eckardt's office at (954) 276-1616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paula Eckardt?
Please contact Dr. Eckardt's office at (954) 276-1616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paula Eckardt have?
Dr. Paula Eckardt is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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