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Who is Dr. Cornea, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Paul Cornea, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cornea graduated from Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu and completed his residency at Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cornea is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cornea’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cornea’s office at (423) 495-2650.
Where did Dr. Cornea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu
What languages does Dr. Cornea speak?
Dr. Cornea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Cornea treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cornea 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. Cornea. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- MRSA Sepsis
- Sepsis
- Enterococcus Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Enterococcus Blood Infection
- Enterococcus Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4181: Sepsis due to Enterococcus
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
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:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Cornea perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Cornea 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. Cornea's office.
Does Dr. Cornea accept my insurance?
Dr. Cornea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 495-2650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cornea accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Cornea in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
NHC Advantage
State of Georgia
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Where is Dr. Cornea's office located?
Dr. Paul Cornea's Primary Practice
2525 Desales Ave Ste 200
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-2650
What is Dr. Cornea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cornea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083603906.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cornea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cornea
What is Dr. Paul Cornea's specialty?
Dr. Cornea is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Chattanooga, TN.
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. Cornea to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Paul Cornea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cornea is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga 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
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Is Paul Cornea accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Paul Cornea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Cornea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cornea's office at (423) 495-2650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Cornea?
Please contact Dr. Cornea's office at (423) 495-2650 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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