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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schwab, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chesapeake, VA?
Dr. John Schwab, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chesapeake, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Schwab completed his residency at University Of Virginia Hospital. Dr. Schwab is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwab’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwab’s office at (757) 455-9036.
Where did Dr. Schwab go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Virginia Hospital
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
Is Dr. Schwab board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Schwab, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Schwab speak?
Dr. Schwab and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schwab treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Schwab 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. Schwab. 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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8271: Bacteriuria
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:
- 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:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- 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
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, 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:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Schwab perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Schwab 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. Schwab's office.
Does Dr. Schwab accept my insurance?
Dr. Schwab accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 455-9036 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schwab accept in Chesapeake, VA?
Dr. Schwab in Chesapeake, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schwab's office located?
Dr. John Schwab's Primary Practice
744 Battlefield Blvd N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 455-9036
Dr. John Schwab's Practice 2
676 Kingsborough Sq Ste B
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 455-9036
What is Dr. Schwab's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schwab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851319990.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwab?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schwab
What is Dr. John Schwab's specialty?
Dr. Schwab is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Chesapeake, VA.
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. Schwab to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Schwab affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schwab is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center 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 Schwab accepting new patients in Chesapeake, VA?
Yes, Dr. John Schwab is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Schwab offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schwab's office at (757) 455-9036 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Schwab?
Please contact Dr. Schwab's office at (757) 455-9036 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Schwab have?
Dr. John Schwab is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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