Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peterson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Edgewood, KY?
Where did Dr. Peterson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hosp, Inc, Infectious Diseases | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky | University of Louisville School of Medicine
Is Dr. Peterson board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Peterson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Peterson speak?
Dr. Peterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Peterson typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
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:
- Exposure to Rabies
- Rabies
- Rabies contact
- Suspected rabies exposure
- Animal bite rabies risk
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z203: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to rabies
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Peterson typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Peterson 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. Peterson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Peterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Peterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 344-1512 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peterson accept in Edgewood, KY?
Dr. Peterson in Edgewood, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Peterson's office located?
Dr. John Peterson's Primary Practice
1 Medical Village Dr
Edgewood, KY 41017
(859) 344-1512
What hospitals are Dr. Peterson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Peterson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Peterson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558369934.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peterson
What is Dr. John Peterson's specialty?
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.