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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwon, Infectious Disease Specialist in Gainesville, GA?
Dr. Joong Yong Kwon, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Kwon is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwon’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwon’s office at (817) 349-9500.
Is Dr. Kwon board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joong Yong Kwon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kwon speak?
Dr. Kwon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kwon typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kwon 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. Kwon. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula
- Colon Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kwon typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joong Yong Kwon 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. Kwon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kwon accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 349-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwon accept in Gainesville, GA?
Dr. Kwon in Gainesville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kwon's office located?
Dr. Joong Yong Kwon's Primary Practice
1211 Sherwood Park Dr NE Ste B
Gainesville, GA 30501
(817) 349-9500
What is Dr. Kwon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942422886.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwon
What is Dr. Joong Yong Kwon's specialty?
Dr. Kwon is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Gainesville, GA.
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. Joong Yong Kwon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwon is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Piedmont Athens Regional, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Union General Hospital - Blairsville, Ga 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 Joong Yong Kwon accepting new patients in Gainesville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Joong Yong Kwon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joong Yong Kwon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwon's office at (817) 349-9500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joong Yong Kwon?
Please contact Dr. Kwon's office at (817) 349-9500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joong Yong Kwon have?
Dr. Joong Yong Kwon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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