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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stead, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Wendy Stead, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Stead graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Stead is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stead’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stead’s office at (617) 632-7706.
Where did Dr. Stead go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts Med School
Is Dr. Stead board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Stead, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stead speak?
Dr. Stead and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Stead treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Stead 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. Stead. 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:
- 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:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Depression
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Skin Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin NTM Infection
- Cutaneous Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A311: Cutaneous mycobacterial infection
Which procedures does Dr. Stead perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Wendy Stead 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. Stead's office.
Does Dr. Stead accept my insurance?
Dr. Stead accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-7706 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stead accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Stead in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Employer Direct Healthcare
Independence Blue Cross
Martin's Point
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
Tufts Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Stead's office located?
What is Dr. Stead's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811086309.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stead?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stead
What is Dr. Wendy Stead's specialty?
Dr. Stead 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. Stead to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Wendy Stead affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stead is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston 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 Wendy Stead accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Stead is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendy Stead offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stead's office at (617) 632-7706 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendy Stead?
Please contact Dr. Stead's office at (617) 632-7706 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wendy Stead have?
Dr. Wendy Stead is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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