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Who is Dr. Rhodes, Infectious Disease Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Luther Rhodes, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rhodes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rhodes’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rhodes’s office.
Where did Dr. Rhodes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il
Is Dr. Rhodes board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Luther Rhodes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rhodes speak?
Dr. Rhodes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rhodes treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rhodes 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. Rhodes. 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Which procedures does Dr. Rhodes perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Luther Rhodes 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. Rhodes' office.
Does Dr. Rhodes accept my insurance?
Dr. Rhodes 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. Rhodes accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Rhodes in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Employee Program
HealthComp
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rhodes' office located?
Dr. Luther Rhodes' Primary Practice
1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 2700
Allentown, PA 18103
Dr. Luther Rhodes' Practice 2
50 Moisey Dr Ste 109
Hazle Township, PA 18202
(570) 501-6460
What is Dr. Rhodes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rhodes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174504633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rhodes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rhodes
What is Dr. Luther Rhodes's specialty?
Dr. Rhodes is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Allentown, PA.
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. Rhodes to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Luther Rhodes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rhodes is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Luther Rhodes accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Luther Rhodes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luther Rhodes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rhodes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luther Rhodes?
Please contact Dr. Rhodes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luther Rhodes have?
Dr. Luther Rhodes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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