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Who is Dr. Cerna, Infectious Disease Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Felix Cerna, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cerna graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program. Dr. Cerna is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cerna’s office at (505) 217-2727.
Where did Dr. Cerna go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
What languages does Dr. Cerna speak?
Dr. Cerna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cerna typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cerna 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. Cerna. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Right Olecranon Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Right Elbow Bursitis
- Right Student's Elbow
- Inflamed Right Elbow Bursa
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7021: Olecranon bursitis, right elbow
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cerna typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Felix Cerna 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. Cerna's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cerna accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Cerna's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Cerna's office located?
Dr. Felix Cerna's Primary Practice
5901 Harper Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 217-2727
What is Dr. Cerna's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cerna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982664884.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cerna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cerna
What is Dr. Felix Cerna's specialty?
Dr. Cerna is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Albuquerque, NM.
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. Felix Cerna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cerna is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Felix Cerna accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Felix Cerna is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Felix Cerna offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cerna's office at (505) 217-2727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Felix Cerna?
Please contact Dr. Cerna's office at (505) 217-2727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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