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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 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Yong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Yong typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Yong typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Yong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yong's office located?
Dr. Lee Kien Yong's Primary Practice
330 1st Capitol Dr Ste 260
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(312) 942-2061
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.
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. 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, Ssm Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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