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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bacong-Yu, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Veronica Bacong-Yu is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Bacong-Yu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bacong-Yu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bacong-Yu’s office at (617) 636-0249.
What languages does Dr. Bacong-Yu speak?
Dr. Bacong-Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bacong-Yu typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bacong-Yu 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. Bacong-Yu. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bacong-Yu typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Veronica Bacong-Yu 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. Bacong-Yu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bacong-Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Bacong-Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-0249 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bacong-Yu accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Bacong-Yu in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bacong-Yu's office located?
Dr. Veronica Bacong-Yu's Primary Practice
800 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 636-0249
What is Dr. Bacong-Yu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bacong-Yu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952922700.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bacong-Yu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bacong-Yu
What is Dr. Veronica Bacong-Yu's specialty?
Dr. Bacong-Yu 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. Veronica Bacong-Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bacong-Yu is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Boston Medical Center 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 Veronica Bacong-Yu accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Veronica Bacong-Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Veronica Bacong-Yu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bacong-Yu's office at (617) 636-0249 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Veronica Bacong-Yu?
Please contact Dr. Bacong-Yu's office at (617) 636-0249 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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