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Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD

Accepting New Patients

(212 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Infectious Disease

Professional interests include: tuberculosis (TB), yellow fever, lyme disease, and more.

1300 West Tabor Road
Philadelphia, PA 19141

(215) 456-6500

Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD is an adult infectious disease specialist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in adult infectious disease. Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and EINSTEIN PRACTICE PLAN INC.

Office Locations

Address:

5401 OLD YORK ROAD
Philadelphia, PA 19141

Address:

609 West Germantown Pike
Audubon, PA 19403

Address:

1300 West Tabor Road
Philadelphia, PA 19141

Some issues Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD can help you with:

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:

Blacklegged (deer) ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Northeastern, North -Central, and mid-Atlantic United States.
Western blacklegged ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Pacific and Coastal regions of the United States.
A mother infected with Lyme disease may pass it onto a fetus.

As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.

After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.

In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:

Facial palsy (facial droop)
Headache and neck pain
Arthritis
Nerve pain and numbness
Spinal and brain inflammation
Abnormal heart rhythm (Lyme carditis)

Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:

Nerve blocking drugs for pain, such as gabapentin
Topical ointments for rashes

People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	288
inpatient care	288

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	16
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	65
Dementia	38
Cancer	18

doctor visit	18
hospital care	728
inpatient care	728

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	95
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	44
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	57
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

hospital care	726
inpatient care	726

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	121
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	39
Less than 65	125

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	63
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

doctor visit	15
hospital care	658
inpatient care	658

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	122
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	32
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	58
Dementia	36
Cancer	12

hospital care	427
inpatient care	427

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	94
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	17
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	67
Dementia	41
Cancer	13

hospital care	495
inpatient care	495

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	24
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	59
Dementia	35
Cancer	19

hospital care	581
inpatient care	581

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	75
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	28
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	63
Dementia	27
Cancer	22

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD treated as an adult infectious disease specialist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	16
hospital care	557
inpatient care	557

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	60
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	94
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	20
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	63

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD From 2014 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	11
Dementia	23

Education & Training

He is certified by the Internal Medicine Infectious Disease and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

EINSTEIN PRACTICE PLAN INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, Independence Blue Cross, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans), Motor Vehicle Insurance, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare (Medicare only), Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

Independence Blue Cross

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans)

Motor Vehicle Insurance

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Highmark Wholecare (Medicare only)

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 212 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alejandro Delgado, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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Biography

Dr. Alejandro Delgado is a specialist in adult infectious disease. These areas are among his clinical interests: osteomyelitis, lyme disease, and yellow fever. Dr. Delgado is affiliated with Jefferson Health. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Delgado accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Devon Health. According to Jefferson Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Philadelphia, PA.