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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sia, Infectious Disease Specialist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Irene Sia, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. She is board certified. Dr. Sia graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed her residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Infectious Diseases; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sia is fluent in English, Chinese, and Filipino; Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sia’s office at (507) 284-2511.
Where did Dr. Sia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Infectious Diseases; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Albert Einstein Med Center | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Is Dr. Sia board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Irene Sia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sia speak?
Dr. Sia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Filipino; Pilipino
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sia typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sia 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. Sia. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8660: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sia typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Irene Sia 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. Sia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sia accept my insurance?
Dr. Sia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sia accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Sia 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Federal government of the United States
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Sia's office located?
What is Dr. Sia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710950969.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sia
What is Dr. Irene Sia's specialty?
Dr. Sia is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Rochester, MN.
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. Irene Sia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sia is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing 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 Irene Sia accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Irene Sia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Irene Sia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sia's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Irene Sia?
Please contact Dr. Sia's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Irene Sia have?
Dr. Irene Sia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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