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Who is Dr. Schade, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Meredith Schade, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Hershey, PA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Schade is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schade’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schade’s office at (800) 243-1455.
What languages does Dr. Schade speak?
Dr. Schade and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Schade treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Schade 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. Schade. 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.
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Upper Back
- Chronic Multifocal Bone Infection in Left Ankle and Foot
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- thoracic osteomyelitis
- upper back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis thoracic
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
- Widespread bone infection
- Chronic bone infection with drainage
- Bone infection with pus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4624: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, thoracic region
- M86372: Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M8648: Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, other site
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Other Staph Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Infection
- Drug-Resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Various Staph Infections
- Staphylococcus disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B9562: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B957: Other staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
- Orthopedic implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Internal graft infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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
Which procedures does Dr. Schade perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Meredith Schade 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schade's office.
Does Dr. Schade accept my insurance?
Dr. Schade accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 243-1455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schade accept in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Schade in Hershey, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Vermont
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schade's office located?
Dr. Meredith Schade's Primary Practice
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
What is Dr. Schade's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811930878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schade?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schade
What is Dr. Meredith Schade's specialty?
Dr. Schade is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Hershey, PA.
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.
Contact Dr. Schade to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Meredith Schade affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schade is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Wellspan York Hospital, Geisinger 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
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Is Meredith Schade accepting new patients in Hershey, PA?
Yes, Dr. Meredith Schade is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meredith Schade offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schade's office at (800) 243-1455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meredith Schade?
Please contact Dr. Schade's office at (800) 243-1455 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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