Compare 70 infectious disease specialists in Durham, NC. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Infectious Disease Specialists
100%
Accepting patients
69%
Most common: MD
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Durham is a Duke town when it comes to healthcare. Duke University Hospital is a top-10 nationally ranked medical center, and the Duke Health system is by far the dominant provider in the city. For residents who need something beyond what Duke offers locally, UNC Chapel Hill is only 15 minutes west. The concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical companies in Research Triangle Park means the area attracts physicians who want to be near research.
Durham has 70 infectious disease specialists. The most common credential is MD (69%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Downtown Durham, Brightleaf District, Ninth Street, and Trinity Park.
Durham is compact compared to Raleigh and Charlotte. Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital are both within a few miles of downtown. Most medical offices cluster along Erwin Road near the Duke campus or along NC-147 (Durham Freeway). Getting to UNC Chapel Hill is a straight shot west on I-40. The area is small enough that most drives to medical appointments are under 15 minutes.
Nearby hospitals include Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Durham VA Health Care System. Local training programs run through Duke University School of Medicine and North Carolina Central University. Duke University Hospital is consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the nation.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is the dominant carrier, with strong Duke Health network coverage. UnitedHealthcare and Aetna are common through large employers and the biotech sector. NC Medicaid through WellCare and AmeriHealth Caritas covers Duke Regional and community health centers. Duke's employee health plan is one of the largest in the Triangle. 70% accept Medicare.
The ID specialist will review your infection history, lab results (cultures, sensitivity reports), imaging, and current antibiotics. They may order additional specialized testing (fungal cultures, PCR tests, serologies). The consultation often focuses on optimizing your antibiotic regimen, recommending the narrowest effective treatment for the shortest appropriate duration. For chronic conditions like HIV, they will establish a long-term management plan.
Duke Health dominates the local market. If your insurance covers Duke, it simplifies referrals and records. If not, Duke Regional Hospital and community health centers offer broader insurance acceptance.
See an infectious disease specialist for infections that are not responding to standard antibiotics, HIV management, hepatitis B or C treatment, fever of unknown origin, infections after surgery or implant placement, bone or joint infections, infections in immunocompromised patients (cancer, transplant, HIV), travel-related infections, and tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease that are complicated or atypical.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Blood cultures: $100-300 · HIV viral load test: $100-400 · IV antibiotic therapy: $200-500/day
Durham, NC has 70 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 Durham, NC are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina has the broadest network and covers most Duke providers. Some Duke specialists may require prior authorization. NC Medicaid is accepted at Duke Regional and Lincoln CHC.
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 Durham, NC 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.
Duke Health is the primary system in Durham. Duke University Hospital handles complex and specialty care, while Duke Regional Hospital provides community-level services. For non-Duke options, Lincoln Community Health Center and UNC Health (in nearby Chapel Hill) are alternatives.
70% of infectious disease specialists in Durham, NC 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.
Some infectious disease specialists in Durham, NC accept NC Medicaid (Healthy Opportunities), the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers infectious disease services in all states. HIV treatment is covered, and the Ryan White Program provides additional support for uninsured patients. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm NC Medicaid (Healthy Opportunities) participation before scheduling.
No. Duke provides primary care, routine specialist visits, and urgent care alongside its nationally ranked specialty programs. Duke Primary Care has offices throughout Durham for everyday medical needs.
Durham's Lincoln Community Health Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and offers sliding-scale fees. UNC Health facilities in Chapel Hill (a 15-minute drive) may also be in your network. Duke Regional Hospital accepts a broader range of plans than the main Duke campus.
Top accepted carriers in Durham, NC include unitedhealthcare, qhp-11512, medicare, cigna, 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.