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36 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Piercy, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Elizabeth Piercy, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. She has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Piercy graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed her residency at Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Internal Medicine Presbyterian Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Piercy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piercy’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piercy’s office at (859) 277-4005.
Where did Dr. Piercy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Internal Medicine Presbyterian Hosp, Internal Medicine | Methodist Health System Dallas Program
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Piercy board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Piercy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Piercy speak?
Dr. Piercy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Piercy treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Piercy 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. Piercy. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Enterococcus Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Enterococcus Blood Infection
- Enterococcus Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4181: Sepsis due to Enterococcus
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:
- Other E. Coli Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Non-STEC E. Coli
- General E. Coli Infection
- E. Coli Bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9629: Other Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Which procedures does Dr. Piercy perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elizabeth Piercy 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. Piercy's office.
Does Dr. Piercy accept my insurance?
Dr. Piercy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 277-4005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piercy accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Piercy in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Piercy's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Piercy's Primary Practice
1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 602
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4005
What is Dr. Piercy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piercy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437150703.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piercy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piercy
What is Dr. Elizabeth Piercy's specialty?
Dr. Piercy is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lexington, KY.
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. Piercy to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elizabeth Piercy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Piercy is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington, Ky, Baptist Health Richmond 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Elizabeth Piercy accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Piercy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Piercy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Piercy's office at (859) 277-4005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Piercy?
Please contact Dr. Piercy's office at (859) 277-4005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Piercy have?
Dr. Elizabeth Piercy is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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