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Who is Dr. Groger, Infectious Disease Specialist in Dayton, OH?
Dr. Richard Groger, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Dayton, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Groger graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Infectious Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Groger is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Groger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Groger’s office at (614) 299-2437.
Where did Dr. Groger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Infectious Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Groger board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Groger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Groger speak?
Dr. Groger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Groger typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Groger 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. Groger. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Gram-Negative Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Gram-Negative Blood Infection
- Gram-Negative Septicemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4159: Other Gram-negative sepsis
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 Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Microbe Test
- Urinalysis
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine microbiology
- Abnormal urine culture
- Microbes in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8279: Other abnormal findings on microbiological examination of urine
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Groger typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Groger 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. Groger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Groger accept my insurance?
Dr. Groger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 299-2437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Groger accept in Dayton, OH?
Dr. Groger in Dayton, OH 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)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Groger's office located?
What is Dr. Groger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Groger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194717876.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Groger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Groger
What is Dr. Richard Groger's specialty?
Dr. Groger is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Dayton, OH.
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. Richard Groger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Groger is affiliated with Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Main Campus, Kettering Health Hamilton, Uc Medical Center 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
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Is Richard Groger accepting new patients in Dayton, OH?
Yes, Dr. Richard Groger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Groger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Groger's office at (614) 299-2437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Groger?
Please contact Dr. Groger's office at (614) 299-2437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Groger have?
Dr. Richard Groger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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