33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pic-Aluas, Infectious Disease Specialist in Largo, MD?
Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Largo, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pic-Aluas graduated from Institute of Medicine And Pharmacy and completed her residency at Providence Hospital. Dr. Pic-Aluas is fluent in English, French, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pic-Aluas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pic-Aluas’s office at (202) 291-4101.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pic-Aluas?
Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pic-Aluas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV, Hospital Acquired Infections, Infections In Transplant Patients, Tuberculosis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Largo/MD community, Dr. Pic-Aluas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pic-Aluas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Residency: Providence Hospital | Providence Hospital Program
Medical School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu | Institute of Medicine And Pharmacy | Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Is Dr. Pic-Aluas board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pic-Aluas speak?
Dr. Pic-Aluas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Pic-Aluas treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pic-Aluas 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. Pic-Aluas. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Which procedures does Dr. Pic-Aluas perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas 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. Pic-Aluas' office.
Does Dr. Pic-Aluas accept my insurance?
Dr. Pic-Aluas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 291-4101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pic-Aluas accept in Largo, MD?
Dr. Pic-Aluas in Largo, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pic-Aluas' office located?
Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas' Practice 2
106 Irving St NW Ste 208
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 291-4101
What is Dr. Pic-Aluas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pic-Aluas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891766457.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pic-Aluas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pic-Aluas
What is Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas's specialty?
Dr. Pic-Aluas is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Largo, MD.
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. Pic-Aluas to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pic-Aluas is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Ligia Pic-Aluas accepting new patients in Largo, MD?
Yes, Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pic-Aluas's office at (202) 291-4101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ligia Pic-Aluas?
Please contact Dr. Pic-Aluas's office at (202) 291-4101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas have?
Dr. Ligia Pic-Aluas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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