Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Herrera, Infectious Disease Specialist in Coral Gables, FL?
Where did Dr. Herrera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: INFECTIOUS DISEASE, Medical University South Carolina, Charleston, SC | Clinical Immunology, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial, Miami, FL | Medical University of South Carolina
Medical School: Autonomous University of Central America
Is Dr. Herrera board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Oscar Herrera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Herrera speak?
Dr. Herrera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Herrera typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Herrera 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. Herrera. 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
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Herrera typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Herrera 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. Herrera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Herrera accept my insurance?
Dr. Herrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 854-1133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Herrera accept in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Herrera in Coral Gables, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Herrera's office located?
Dr. Oscar Herrera's Primary Practice
3100 S Douglas Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 854-1133
What hospitals are Dr. Herrera affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Herrera has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Herrera's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962475111.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herrera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herrera
What is Dr. Oscar Herrera'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.