33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pic-Aluas, Infectious Disease Specialist in Largo, MD?
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 and 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, and 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 as an 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
- Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pic-Aluas typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Other Preventive Health Measures
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Specific Prophylactic Treatment
- Disease Prevention Visit
- Health Protection Measures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
- Z298: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pic-Aluas typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Pic-Aluas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Pic-Aluas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Pic-Aluas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pic-Aluas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pic-Aluas's NPI number?A 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?
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.