26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perez-Jorge, Infectious Disease Specialist in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Emilio Perez-Jorge, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Perez-Jorge completed his residency at St Francis Hospital. Dr. Perez-Jorge is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez-Jorge’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez-Jorge’s office at (803) 936-7460.
Where did Dr. Perez-Jorge go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Francis Hospital
Medical School: Universidad De Valencia | University of Valencia, Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Perez-Jorge speak?
Dr. Perez-Jorge and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Perez-Jorge typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Perez-Jorge 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. Perez-Jorge. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Perez-Jorge typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Emilio Perez-Jorge 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. Perez-Jorge's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Perez-Jorge accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez-Jorge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 936-7460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez-Jorge accept in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Perez-Jorge in West Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Perez-Jorge's office located?
Dr. Emilio Perez-Jorge's Primary Practice
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 120A
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-7460
What is Dr. Perez-Jorge's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perez-Jorge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902898752.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez-Jorge?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perez-Jorge
What is Dr. Emilio Perez-Jorge's specialty?
Dr. Perez-Jorge is a Infectious Disease Specialist near West Columbia, SC.
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. Emilio Perez-Jorge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perez-Jorge is affiliated with Lexington 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Emilio Perez-Jorge accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Emilio Perez-Jorge is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emilio Perez-Jorge offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez-Jorge's office at (803) 936-7460 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emilio Perez-Jorge?
Please contact Dr. Perez-Jorge's office at (803) 936-7460 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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