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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bielska, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lafayette, IN?
Dr. Barbara Bielska, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bielska graduated from Med University Of Bialystok and completed her residency at Boston Medical Center, Infectious Diseases; Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bielska is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bielska’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bielska’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bielska?
Dr. Barbara Bielska, 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. Bielska empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fever in Returning Travelers, HIV/AIDS, Immune Deficiency, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lafayette/IN community, Dr. Bielska is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bielska go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Medical Center, Infectious Diseases; Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine | Boston University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Akademia Medyczna Bialstok Poland | Med University Of Bialystok
Is Dr. Bielska board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Bielska, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bielska speak?
Dr. Bielska and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
What conditions does Dr. Bielska treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bielska 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. Bielska. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- White Blood Cell Disorder
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocyte Disorder
- White Blood Cell Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D729: Disorder of white blood cells, unspecified
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Post-procedure infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative infection
- Surgical site infection
- Procedure-related infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8140XA: Infection following a procedure, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Bielska perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Barbara Bielska 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. Bielska's office.
Does Dr. Bielska accept my insurance?
Dr. Bielska 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. Bielska accept in Lafayette, IN?
Dr. Bielska in Lafayette, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medica
Medicare
Sagamore Health Network
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Where is Dr. Bielska's office located?
What is Dr. Bielska's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bielska's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801864251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bielska?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bielska
What is Dr. Barbara Bielska's specialty?
Dr. Bielska is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lafayette, IN.
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. Bielska to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Barbara Bielska affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bielska is affiliated with IU Health Arnett Hospital 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 Barbara Bielska accepting new patients in Lafayette, IN?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Bielska is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Barbara Bielska offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bielska's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Barbara Bielska?
Please contact Dr. Bielska's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Barbara Bielska have?
Dr. Barbara Bielska is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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