Infectious Disease
Expert infection management and travel medicine with transparent cash pricing
Infectious Disease is the specialty focused on expert infection management and travel medicine with transparent cash pricing. OpenDoc keeps the common visit types visible so patients can compare the care path before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $25 to $400 across 11 common visit types. Infectious disease specialists on OpenDoc offer cash-pay consultations for complex infections, HIV management, and travel medicine — services that typically require weeks of referral delays. Over 1.2 million Americans live with HIV, and cash-pay management visits starting at $150–$350 provide continuity of care without insurance disruptions. Travel medicine consultations with vaccinations are available same-week on OpenDoc.
Common services and transparent pricing
Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available. Pricing last reviewed April 8, 2026.
- Infectious Disease Evaluation — $200–$400: Infectious Disease Evaluation is a common infectious disease entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- Travel Medicine Consultation — $150–$350: Travel Medicine Consultation is a common infectious disease entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- Travel Vaccinations (per vaccine) — $50–$350: Travel Vaccinations (per vaccine) is a common infectious disease entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- HIV Management Visit — $150–$350: HIV Management Visit is a common infectious disease entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- PrEP Consultation and Initiation — $150–$300: PrEP Consultation and Initiation is a common infectious disease entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- Hepatitis Management Visit — $175–$350: Hepatitis Management Visit is a common infectious disease entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- TB Testing (QuantiFERON Gold) — $75–$200: TB Testing (QuantiFERON Gold) is a diagnostic infectious disease service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
- TB Skin Test (PPD) — $25–$75: TB Skin Test (PPD) is a diagnostic infectious disease service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
- Post-Exposure Evaluation (Needle Stick / Bite) — $175–$400: Post-Exposure Evaluation (Needle Stick / Bite) is a common infectious disease entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- Antibiotic Stewardship Consultation — $150–$300: Antibiotic Stewardship Consultation is a common infectious disease entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- STI Screening Panel with Counseling — $100–$300: STI Screening Panel with Counseling is a screening-focused infectious disease service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a travel medicine consultation cost?
A travel medicine consultation on OpenDoc costs $150–$350, which includes a destination-specific risk assessment, vaccine recommendations, and prescriptions for malaria prophylaxis or traveler's diarrhea if needed. Vaccine costs are additional and range from $50–$350 each depending on the vaccine (e.g., yellow fever, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis).
Do I need a referral to see an infectious disease doctor?
No referral is needed on OpenDoc. Cash-pay patients can search directly for an infectious disease specialist. This is particularly valuable for travel medicine, where timing matters, and for HIV/PrEP services where patients prefer direct, confidential access.
How much does PrEP cost without insurance?
A PrEP consultation on OpenDoc costs $150–$300. The medication itself (generic Truvada/emtricitabine-tenofovir) costs approximately $30–$60/month through discount pharmacies with GoodRx or manufacturer programs. Required quarterly monitoring labs (HIV test, kidney function, STI screening) cost $100–$250 cash-pay on OpenDoc.
How far in advance should I see a travel medicine doctor?
Ideally 4–6 weeks before international travel, as some vaccine series require multiple doses spaced weeks apart (e.g., hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies). However, even a same-week visit is valuable — single-dose vaccines like yellow fever and typhoid provide rapid protection, and malaria prophylaxis can be prescribed at any time before travel.
What is the difference between an infectious disease doctor and my primary care doctor for infections?
Infectious disease specialists complete an additional 2-year fellowship after internal medicine residency, focusing on complex, resistant, or unusual infections. They manage conditions like MRSA, osteomyelitis, endocarditis, and fungal infections where antibiotic selection, duration, and monitoring require specialized expertise that goes beyond primary care scope.
Can I get TB testing on OpenDoc?
Yes. OpenDoc offers both the TB skin test (PPD) for $25–$75 and the QuantiFERON Gold blood test for $75–$200. The blood test is preferred for people who received the BCG vaccine (common outside the US) because it won't give a false positive. Results are typically available within 1–3 days for the blood test.
What should I do after a needle stick exposure?
Seek evaluation within 24 hours. An infectious disease specialist will assess the risk based on the source, type of exposure, and your vaccination status. Post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PEP) must begin within 72 hours to be effective. On OpenDoc, post-exposure evaluations cost $175–$400 and include risk assessment, baseline labs, and PEP prescribing if indicated.
How much does HIV management cost out of pocket?
Routine HIV management visits on OpenDoc cost $150–$350 per visit, typically scheduled every 3–6 months. Required monitoring labs (viral load, CD4 count, metabolic panel) add $100–$300 per visit. Antiretroviral medications are the largest cost, but manufacturer assistance programs cover most patients regardless of insurance status.