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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blue, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boise, ID?
Dr. Sky Blue, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boise, ID with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Blue graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed his residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Blue is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blue’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blue’s office.
Where did Dr. Blue go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
What languages does Dr. Blue speak?
Dr. Blue and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blue typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Blue 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. Blue. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blue typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sky Blue 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. Blue's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blue accept my insurance?
Dr. Blue accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blue accept in Boise, ID?
Dr. Blue in Boise, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
PacificSource
State of Idaho
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blue's office located?
What is Dr. Blue's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659365575.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blue?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blue
What is Dr. Sky Blue's specialty?
Dr. Blue is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boise, ID.
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. Sky Blue affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blue is affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, St. Luke's Nampa 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
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 Sky Blue accepting new patients in Boise, ID?
Yes, Dr. Sky Blue is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sky Blue offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blue's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sky Blue?
Please contact Dr. Blue's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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