Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blair, Infectious Disease Specialist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Janis Blair, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Blair completed her residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Infectious Diseases; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine and is currently affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital. Dr. Blair is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blair’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blair’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Blair?
Dr. Janis Blair, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Blair empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV, Infections-Transplant, Valley Fever, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Phoenix, AZ community, Dr. Blair is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Blair go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Infectious Diseases; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Blair board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Janis Blair, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blair speak?
Dr. Blair and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blair typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Blair 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. Blair. 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:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Chronic Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Meningitis
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
- Chronic Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Long-term Desert Fever
- Persistent Lung Valley Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B381: Chronic pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
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
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blair typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Blair performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Blair. 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:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Blair accept my insurance?
Dr. Blair 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. Blair accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Blair in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Arizona
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blair's office located?
What is Dr. Blair's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124002829.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blair?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blair
What is Dr. Janis Blair's specialty?
Dr. Blair is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Phoenix, AZ.
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. Janis Blair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blair is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Janis Blair accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Janis Blair is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Janis Blair offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blair's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Janis Blair?
Please contact Dr. Blair's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Janis Blair have?
Dr. Janis Blair is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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