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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Emmons, Infectious Disease Specialist in Newark, DE?
Dr. Wesley Emmons, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Emmons completed his residency at Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Internal Medicine and is currently affiliated with Union Hospital. Dr. Emmons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Emmons’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Emmons’s office at (302) 994-9692.
Where did Dr. Emmons go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa
Is Dr. Emmons board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Wesley Emmons, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Emmons speak?
Dr. Emmons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Emmons typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Emmons 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. Emmons. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Emmons typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Emmons performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Emmons. 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:
- Inserting a PICC Line (Without Port)
- Peripherally inserted central catheter placement
- Arm central line
CPT Codes:
- 36569: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Emmons accept my insurance?
Dr. Emmons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 994-9692 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Emmons accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Emmons in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Emmons' office located?
Dr. Wesley Emmons' Primary Practice
537 Stanton Christiana Rd Ste 201
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 994-9692
What is Dr. Emmons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Emmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770692782.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emmons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Emmons
What is Dr. Wesley Emmons's specialty?
Dr. Emmons is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Newark, DE.
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. Wesley Emmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Emmons is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Beebe Healthcare, Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Riddle Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, De 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 Wesley Emmons accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. Wesley Emmons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wesley Emmons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Emmons's office at (302) 994-9692 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wesley Emmons?
Please contact Dr. Emmons's office at (302) 994-9692 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wesley Emmons have?
Dr. Wesley Emmons is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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