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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wong, Infectious Disease Specialist in New Castle, PA?
Dr. Darren Wong, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New Castle, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wong’s office at (323) 442-5110.
What languages does Dr. Wong speak?
Dr. Wong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Wong typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Wong 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. Wong. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Wong typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Darren Wong 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. Wong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wong accept my insurance?
Dr. Wong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wong accept in New Castle, PA?
Dr. Wong in New Castle, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
Independent Health Association
Medicare
State of West Virginia
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Wong's office located?
What is Dr. Wong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801109913.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wong
What is Dr. Darren Wong's specialty?
Dr. Wong is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New Castle, PA.
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. Darren Wong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wong is affiliated with Butler Memorial Hospital, Upmc Washington, Upmc Passavant-Mccandless, Meadville Medical Center, Acmh Hospital, Heritage Valley Beaver 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 Darren Wong accepting new patients in New Castle, PA?
Yes, Dr. Darren Wong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Darren Wong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (323) 442-5110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Darren Wong?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (323) 442-5110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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