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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mera, Infectious Disease Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Jorge Mera, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mera completed his residency at Centro De Estudios Medicos Investigaciones Clinicas. Dr. Mera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mera’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mera’s office at (505) 272-2111.
Where did Dr. Mera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Centro De Estudios Medicos Investigaciones Clinicas
Medical School: University Nac De Cuyo, Fac De Cien Medicine | National University of Cuyo / Faculty of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Mera board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Mera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mera speak?
Dr. Mera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mera treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mera 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. Mera. 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:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Which procedures does Dr. Mera perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jorge Mera 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. Mera's office.
Does Dr. Mera accept my insurance?
Dr. Mera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-2111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mera accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Mera in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of Oklahoma
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mera's office located?
Dr. Jorge Mera's Primary Practice
2211 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-2111
What is Dr. Mera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275597031.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mera
What is Dr. Jorge Mera's specialty?
Dr. Mera is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Albuquerque, NM.
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. Mera to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jorge Mera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mera is affiliated with Cherokee Nation W. W. Hastings 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 Jorge Mera accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Mera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Mera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mera's office at (505) 272-2111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Mera?
Please contact Dr. Mera's office at (505) 272-2111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jorge Mera have?
Dr. Jorge Mera is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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