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Who is Dr. Torres-Viera, Infectious Disease Specialist in South Miami, FL?
Dr. Carlos Torres-Viera, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in South Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Torres-Viera graduated from Universidad Central De Venezuela - Jose Maria Vargas Escuela De Medicina and completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Hosp Of St Raphael, Internal Medicine. Dr. Torres-Viera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torres-Viera’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torres-Viera’s office at (305) 666-4044.
Where did Dr. Torres-Viera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Hosp Of St Raphael, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Central, Esc De Med "Jm Vargas", Caracas, Venezuela | Universidad Central De Venezuela - Jose Maria Vargas Escuela De Medicina | Universidad Central De Venezuela - Jose Maria Vargas Escuela De Medicina
What languages does Dr. Torres-Viera speak?
Dr. Torres-Viera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Torres-Viera treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Torres-Viera 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. Torres-Viera. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- R8271: Bacteriuria
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- COVID-19 Pneumonia
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Coronavirus Lung Infection
- COVID Lung Infection
- Severe COVID-19
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J1282: Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- E. Coli Infection
- Shock
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula
- Colon Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
- K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Rectal Abscess
- Abscess
- Rectal Disorder
- Perirectal Abscess
- Pus Pocket in Rectum
- Rectal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K611: Rectal abscess
Which procedures does Dr. Torres-Viera perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carlos Torres-Viera 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. Torres-Viera's office.
Does Dr. Torres-Viera accept my insurance?
Dr. Torres-Viera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 666-4044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torres-Viera accept in South Miami, FL?
Dr. Torres-Viera in South Miami, 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
AvMed Health Plan
Baptist Health
CareCentrix
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Torres-Viera's office located?
Dr. Carlos Torres-Viera's Primary Practice
5975 Sunset Dr Ste 103
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 666-4044
What is Dr. Torres-Viera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torres-Viera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588647796.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torres-Viera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torres-Viera
What is Dr. Carlos Torres-Viera's specialty?
Dr. Torres-Viera is a Infectious Disease Specialist near South Miami, 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. Torres-Viera to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Carlos Torres-Viera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torres-Viera is affiliated with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Homestead Hospital 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 Carlos Torres-Viera accepting new patients in South Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Torres-Viera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Torres-Viera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torres-Viera's office at (305) 666-4044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Torres-Viera?
Please contact Dr. Torres-Viera's office at (305) 666-4044 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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