Browse infectious disease specialists in District of Columbia.
134
Infectious Disease Specialists
100%
Accepting patients
82%
Most common: MD
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District of Columbia has 134 licensed infectious disease specialists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD, which stands for Doctor of Medicine, at 82%.
47% accept Medicare. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, medicare, anthem, qhp-54192, and centene.
District of Columbia has 134 licensed infectious disease specialists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of infectious disease specialists in District of Columbia are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among infectious disease specialists in District of Columbia include unitedhealthcare, medicare, anthem, qhp-54192, and centene. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. Blood cultures cost $100 to $300. HIV viral load testing costs $100 to $400. IV antibiotic therapy runs $200 to $500 per day. Actual costs in District of Columbia depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Many antiviral and antibiotic medications are expensive. Manufacturer copay assistance programs exist for most HIV medications. The 340B drug pricing program provides discounted medications at qualifying health centers.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. District of Columbia has 134 infectious disease specialists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
47% of infectious disease specialists in District of Columbia accept Medicare. Medicare covers ID consultations and medically necessary treatments. HIV medications, hepatitis treatment, and IV antibiotics are covered. Preventive vaccines are covered under Part D. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
HIV patients on stable therapy typically visit every three to six months. Consultation-based patients may have only one to three visits for a specific infection. Chronic hepatitis patients visit every three to twelve months depending on treatment phase. With 134 infectious disease specialists in District of Columbia, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
For high fever with a weakened immune system, rapidly spreading skin infection, confusion with fever, or symptoms of sepsis (rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, confusion), go to the emergency room immediately. If you are in District of Columbia and need urgent care, check FindClarity for providers with same-day availability or contact your regular provider's office for after-hours guidance.
Top accepted carriers in District of Columbia include unitedhealthcare, medicare, anthem, qhp-54192, and centene.
ID consultations are covered as specialist visits. HIV medications (ART) are covered under pharmacy benefits, though copays vary. Many ART manufacturers offer copay assistance programs. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program provides coverage for uninsured and underinsured patients. Long-term IV antibiotics administered at home through a PICC line are typically covered under home health benefits.