Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wessels, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Michael Wessels, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wessels graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wessels is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wessels’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wessels’s office at (617) 355-7181.
Where did Dr. Wessels go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Channing Laboratory, Brigham & Women's Hospital - Boston, MA | Brigham & Womens/Beth Israel, Fellow:Infectious Diseases
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Hospital, Resident:Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Wessels board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Wessels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wessels speak?
Dr. Wessels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wessels treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Wessels 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. Wessels. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Which procedures does Dr. Wessels perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Wessels 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. Wessels' office.
Does Dr. Wessels accept my insurance?
Dr. Wessels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-7181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wessels accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Wessels in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wessels' office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Boston Super Doctors
What is Dr. Wessels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wessels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356442164.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wessels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wessels
What is Dr. Michael Wessels's specialty?
Dr. Wessels is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
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. Wessels to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Wessels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wessels is affiliated with Middlesex Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Michael Wessels accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Wessels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Wessels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wessels's office at (617) 355-7181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Wessels?
Please contact Dr. Wessels's office at (617) 355-7181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Wessels have?
Dr. Michael Wessels is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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