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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yong, Infectious Disease Specialist in Saint Charles, MO?
Dr. Lee Kien Yong, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Charles, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Yong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yong’s office at (312) 942-2061.
Is Dr. Yong board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lee Kien Yong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yong speak?
Dr. Yong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Yong treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Yong 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. Yong. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8271: Bacteriuria
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Yong perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lee Kien Yong 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. Yong's office.
Does Dr. Yong accept my insurance?
Dr. Yong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-2061 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yong accept in Saint Charles, MO?
Dr. Yong in Saint Charles, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Dean Health Plan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
State of Missouri
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yong's office located?
Dr. Lee Kien Yong's Primary Practice
300 1st Capitol Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(312) 942-2061
Dr. Lee Kien Yong's Practice 2
10004 Kennerly Rd Ste 171B
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-1570
What is Dr. Yong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952538522.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yong
What is Dr. Lee Kien Yong's specialty?
Dr. Yong is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Saint Charles, MO.
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. Yong to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lee Kien Yong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yong is affiliated with Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis, Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - St. Louis, Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Lee Kien Yong accepting new patients in Saint Charles, MO?
Yes, Dr. Lee Kien Yong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lee Kien Yong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yong's office at (312) 942-2061 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lee Kien Yong?
Please contact Dr. Yong's office at (312) 942-2061 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lee Kien Yong have?
Dr. Lee Kien Yong is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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