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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tangham, Infectious Disease Specialist in Petersburg, VA?
Dr. Gwendolin Tangham, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Petersburg, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tangham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tangham’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tangham’s office at (804) 765-6766.
Is Dr. Tangham board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gwendolin Tangham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tangham speak?
Dr. Tangham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tangham typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tangham 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. Tangham. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tangham typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gwendolin Tangham 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. Tangham's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tangham accept my insurance?
Dr. Tangham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 765-6766 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tangham accept in Petersburg, VA?
Dr. Tangham in Petersburg, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Selman and company
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tangham's office located?
Dr. Gwendolin Tangham's Primary Practice
40 Medical Park Blvd
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 765-6766
What is Dr. Tangham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tangham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962659730.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tangham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tangham
What is Dr. Gwendolin Tangham's specialty?
Dr. Tangham is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Petersburg, VA.
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. Gwendolin Tangham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tangham is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Ecu Health North Hospital 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
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Is Gwendolin Tangham accepting new patients in Petersburg, VA?
Yes, Dr. Gwendolin Tangham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gwendolin Tangham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tangham's office at (804) 765-6766 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gwendolin Tangham?
Please contact Dr. Tangham's office at (804) 765-6766 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gwendolin Tangham have?
Dr. Gwendolin Tangham is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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