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25 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Figueroa, Infectious Disease Specialist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Wanda Figueroa, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Figueroa completed her residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Figueroa is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Figueroa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Figueroa’s office at (800) 734-7083.
Where did Dr. Figueroa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj
Is Dr. Figueroa board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Wanda Figueroa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Figueroa speak?
Dr. Figueroa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Figueroa typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Figueroa 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. Figueroa. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Unsafe sex practices
- Risky sexual activity
- Sexual health risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7252: High risk homosexual behavior
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Figueroa typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wanda Figueroa 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. Figueroa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Figueroa accept my insurance?
Dr. Figueroa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 734-7083 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Figueroa accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Figueroa in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Figueroa's office located?
What is Dr. Figueroa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Figueroa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194811463.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Figueroa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Figueroa
What is Dr. Wanda Figueroa's specialty?
Dr. Figueroa is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Newark, 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 this Dr. Wanda Figueroa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Figueroa is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Hospital - Newark. 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 Wanda Figueroa accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Wanda Figueroa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wanda Figueroa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Figueroa's office at (800) 734-7083 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wanda Figueroa?
Please contact Dr. Figueroa's office at (800) 734-7083 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wanda Figueroa have?
Dr. Wanda Figueroa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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