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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. 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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Torres-Viera typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Torres-Viera typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Torres-Viera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Athena Health Care Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, Homestead Hospital, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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