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Who is Dr. Vande Waa, Infectious Disease Specialist in Mobile, AL?
Dr. John Vande Waa, DO, PHD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Mobile, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vande Waa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vande Waa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vande Waa’s office at (251) 470-5890.
Where did Dr. Vande Waa go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Vande Waa speak?
Dr. Vande Waa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vande Waa typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vande Waa 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. Vande Waa. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vande Waa typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Vande Waa 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. Vande Waa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vande Waa accept my insurance?
Dr. Vande Waa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 470-5890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vande Waa accept in Mobile, AL?
Dr. Vande Waa in Mobile, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vande Waa's office located?
What is Dr. Vande Waa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vande Waa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447290630.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vande Waa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vande Waa
What is Dr. John Vande Waa's specialty?
Dr. Vande Waa is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Mobile, AL.
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. John Vande Waa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vande Waa is affiliated with Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, Providence Hospital - Mobile, Al, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, Usa Health University Hospital 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 John Vande Waa accepting new patients in Mobile, AL?
Yes, Dr. John Vande Waa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Vande Waa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vande Waa's office at (251) 470-5890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Vande Waa?
Please contact Dr. Vande Waa's office at (251) 470-5890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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