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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hopson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Newport News, VA?
Dr. Sharon Hopson, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Newport News, VA. She is board certified. Dr. Hopson completed her residency at De Paul Hosp, Internal Medicine; Georgetown Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Hopson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hopson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hopson’s office at (757) 596-7115.
Where did Dr. Hopson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: De Paul Hosp, Internal Medicine; Georgetown Univ Hosp, General Surgery
Is Dr. Hopson board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sharon Hopson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hopson speak?
Dr. Hopson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hopson typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hopson 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. Hopson. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Exposure to HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
- Hepatitis B virus
- HBV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
- B1910: Unspecified viral hepatitis B without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hopson typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sharon Hopson 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
Please contact Dr. Hopson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hopson accept my insurance?
Dr. Hopson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 596-7115 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hopson accept in Newport News, VA?
Dr. Hopson in Newport News, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Not Specified
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hopson's office located?
Dr. Sharon Hopson's Primary Practice
11747 Jefferson Ave Ste 4C
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 596-7115
What is Dr. Hopson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hopson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356507529.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hopson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hopson
What is Dr. Sharon Hopson's specialty?
Dr. Hopson is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Newport News, VA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Sharon Hopson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hopson is affiliated with Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Riverside Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sharon Hopson accepting new patients in Newport News, VA?
Yes, Dr. Sharon Hopson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sharon Hopson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hopson's office at (757) 596-7115 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sharon Hopson?
Please contact Dr. Hopson's office at (757) 596-7115 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sharon Hopson have?
Dr. Sharon Hopson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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