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Who is Dr. Young, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Michael Young, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Young completed his residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Young is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Young’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Young’s office at (859) 257-1000.
Where did Dr. Young go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt
Is Dr. Young board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Young, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Young speak?
Dr. Young and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Young typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Young 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. Young. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Upper Back
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
- thoracic osteomyelitis
- upper back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis thoracic
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
- M4624: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, thoracic region
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Young typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Young 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. Young's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Young accept my insurance?
Dr. Young accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 257-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Young accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Young in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Young's office located?
What is Dr. Young's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003901208.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Young?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Young
What is Dr. Michael Young's specialty?
Dr. Young is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lexington, KY.
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. Michael Young affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Young is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Michael Young accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Young is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Young offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Young's office at (859) 257-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Young?
Please contact Dr. Young's office at (859) 257-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Young have?
Dr. Michael Young is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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