32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mendez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Julio Mendez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mendez graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Mendez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendez’s office at (904) 953-2000.
Where did Dr. Mendez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Fellow - Infectious Diseases: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center | Mayo Clinic | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program
Medical School: Universidad De Los Andes | University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Is Dr. Mendez board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Julio Mendez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mendez speak?
Dr. Mendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mendez treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mendez 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. Mendez. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Lung Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Lung Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
- Z942: Lung transplant status
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Mendez perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Julio Mendez 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. Mendez's office.
Does Dr. Mendez accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 953-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendez accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Mendez in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers Life
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mendez's office located?
Dr. Julio Mendez's Primary Practice
4500 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 953-2000
What is Dr. Mendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780673210.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendez
What is Dr. Julio Mendez's specialty?
Dr. Mendez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Jacksonville, FL.
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. Mendez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Julio Mendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendez is affiliated with Mayo Building & Hospital - Florida 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Julio Mendez accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Julio Mendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julio Mendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendez's office at (904) 953-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julio Mendez?
Please contact Dr. Mendez's office at (904) 953-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Julio Mendez have?
Dr. Julio Mendez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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