30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Virk, Infectious Disease Specialist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Abinash Virk, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Virk graduated from Gauhati University, Gauhati Medical College and completed her residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Infectious Diseases; Prince George'S Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. She is a member of the Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley. Dr. Virk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Virk’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Virk’s office.
Where did Dr. Virk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Fellow - Infectious Diseases: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine | (Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine)), MAYO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, ROCHESTER, MN
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Infectious Diseases; Prince George'S Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | Prince George's Hospital Center | Prince George's Hospital Center | Prince George's Hospital Center | Prince George's Hospital Center | Prince George's Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Gauhati Med Coll, Gauhati University, Gauhati, Assam, India | Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh University | Gauhati University, Gauhati Medical College | Assam Medical College
What languages does Dr. Virk speak?
Dr. Virk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Virk treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Virk 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. Virk. 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:
- 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:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
- Infected Bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8660: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Virk perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Abinash Virk 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. Virk's office.
Does Dr. Virk accept my insurance?
Dr. Virk 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. Virk accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Virk in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medica
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Minnesota
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Virk's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley
Member
What is Dr. Virk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Virk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588644777.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Virk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Virk
What is Dr. Abinash Virk's specialty?
Dr. Virk is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Rochester, MN.
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. Virk to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Abinash Virk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Virk is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Abinash Virk accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Abinash Virk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abinash Virk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Virk's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abinash Virk?
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