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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pulvirenti, Infectious Disease Specialist in Mishawaka, IN?
Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Mishawaka, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pulvirenti graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pulvirenti is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pulvirenti’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pulvirenti’s office at (574) 335-6770.
Where did Dr. Pulvirenti go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine | John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Is Dr. Pulvirenti board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pulvirenti speak?
Dr. Pulvirenti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pulvirenti treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pulvirenti 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. Pulvirenti. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pulvirenti perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti 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. Pulvirenti's office.
Does Dr. Pulvirenti accept my insurance?
Dr. Pulvirenti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (574) 335-6770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pulvirenti accept in Mishawaka, IN?
Dr. Pulvirenti in Mishawaka, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
The Consociate Group
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pulvirenti's office located?
Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti's Primary Practice
611 E Douglas Rd Ste 309
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 335-6770
What is Dr. Pulvirenti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pulvirenti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427044775.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pulvirenti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pulvirenti
What is Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti's specialty?
Dr. Pulvirenti is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Mishawaka, IN.
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. Pulvirenti to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pulvirenti is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Regional 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
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Is Joseph Pulvirenti accepting new patients in Mishawaka, IN?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pulvirenti's office at (574) 335-6770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Pulvirenti?
Please contact Dr. Pulvirenti's office at (574) 335-6770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti have?
Dr. Joseph Pulvirenti is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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