Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wispelwey, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Brian Wispelwey, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wispelwey completed his residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Deaconess Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wispelwey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wispelwey’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wispelwey’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wispelwey?
Dr. Brian Wispelwey, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wispelwey empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlottesville/VA community, Dr. Wispelwey is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wispelwey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Deaconess Hosp, Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj
Is Dr. Wispelwey board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Wispelwey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1990, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1985
What languages does Dr. Wispelwey speak?
Dr. Wispelwey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wispelwey treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Wispelwey 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. Wispelwey. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Wispelwey perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Brian Wispelwey 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. Wispelwey's office.
Does Dr. Wispelwey accept my insurance?
Dr. Wispelwey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wispelwey accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Wispelwey in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Magellan Health Services
OptumRx
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wispelwey's office located?
Dr. Brian Wispelwey's Practice 2
Uva Primary Care Ctr Lee Street 4th Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Recognitions
Awards
Best Doctors in America, Peers
Dean's Award for Clinical Excellence, Univ of Virginia
Univ of VirginiaPresident
Harrison Teaching Award
AAMC/PFIZER
AAMC Humanism in Medicine Award
What is Dr. Wispelwey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wispelwey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245375245.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wispelwey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wispelwey
What is Dr. Brian Wispelwey's specialty?
Dr. Wispelwey is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Charlottesville, 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. Wispelwey to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Brian Wispelwey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wispelwey is affiliated with UVA University 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 Brian Wispelwey accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Wispelwey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Wispelwey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wispelwey's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Wispelwey?
Please contact Dr. Wispelwey's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Wispelwey have?
Dr. Brian Wispelwey is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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