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Dr. Philip Filippis, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Wayne, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Filippis, Infectious Disease Specialist in Wayne, NJ?

    Dr. Philip Filippis, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wayne, NJ. Dr. Filippis graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at St Michael'S Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Seton Hall U Sch Grad Med Ed, Internal Medicine. Dr. Filippis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Filippis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Filippis’s office at (973) 389-9975.

    Where did Dr. Filippis go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Michael'S Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Seton Hall U Sch Grad Med Ed, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Filippis speak?

    Dr. Filippis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Filippis typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Filippis 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. Filippis. 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:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Abscess
    • Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
    • Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Filippis typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Philip Filippis may include:

    Please contact Dr. Filippis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Filippis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Filippis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 389-9975 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Filippis accept in Wayne, NJ?

    Dr. Filippis in Wayne, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Filippis' office located?

    Dr. Philip Filippis' Primary Practice

    220 Hamburg Tpke Ste 2

    Wayne, NJ 07470

    (973) 389-9975

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    What is Dr. Filippis's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Filippis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003851288.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Filippis?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Filippis

    What is Dr. Philip Filippis's specialty?

    Dr. Filippis is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Wayne, NJ.

    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 Dr. Philip Filippis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Filippis is affiliated with Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Hackensack University 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Philip Filippis accepting new patients in Wayne, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Filippis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Philip Filippis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Filippis' office at (973) 389-9975 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Philip Filippis?

    Please contact Dr. Filippis' office at (973) 389-9975 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Filippis' office located?

    Dr. Filippis' office is located in Wayne, NJ.