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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dong, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Sara Dong, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dong is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dong’s office at (404) 778-7525.
What languages does Dr. Dong speak?
Dr. Dong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Dong typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Dong 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. Dong. 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:
- 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Dong typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Dong 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. Dong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dong accept my insurance?
Dr. Dong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-7525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dong accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Dong in Boston, MA 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 of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Mass General Brigham
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
State of Massachusetts
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Where is Dr. Dong's office located?
What is Dr. Dong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023436946.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dong
What is Dr. Sara Dong's specialty?
Dr. Dong is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
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. Sara Dong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dong is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sara Dong accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Sara Dong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Dong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dong's office at (404) 778-7525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Dong?
Please contact Dr. Dong's office at (404) 778-7525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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