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52 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Piper, Infectious Disease Specialist in Newark, DE?
Dr. John Piper, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE. He has been practicing for over 52 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Piper graduated from MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) and completed his residency at Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, Infectious Diseases; David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Piper is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piper’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piper’s office at (302) 368-2883.
Where did Dr. Piper go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, Infectious Diseases; David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | David Grant Medical Center Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)
Is Dr. Piper board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Piper, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Piper speak?
Dr. Piper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Piper treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Piper 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. Piper. 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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Infection
- Drug-Resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B9562: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5081: Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Pseudomonas Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
- Pseudomonas bacteria
- Pseudomonas disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B965: Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Other E. Coli Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Non-STEC E. Coli
- General E. Coli Infection
- E. Coli Bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9629: Other Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Which procedures does Dr. Piper perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Piper 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. Piper's office.
Does Dr. Piper accept my insurance?
Dr. Piper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 368-2883 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piper accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Piper in Newark, DE 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Piper's office located?
What is Dr. Piper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083775654.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piper
What is Dr. John Piper's specialty?
Dr. Piper is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Newark, DE.
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. Piper to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Piper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Piper is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital 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 John Piper accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. John Piper is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Piper offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Piper's office at (302) 368-2883 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Piper?
Please contact Dr. Piper's office at (302) 368-2883 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Piper have?
Dr. John Piper is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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