Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wispelwey, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?
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 and 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, and 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Wispelwey typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Wispelwey typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Wispelwey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wispelwey accept my insurance?
Dr. Wispelwey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wispelwey's office located?
Lee Street 4th Floor
Uva Primary Care Ctr Lee Street 4th Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22908
What hospitals are Dr. Wispelwey affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wispelwey has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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?A 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?
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.