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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Foong, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Kap Sum Foong, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Foong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Foong’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Foong’s office.
What languages does Dr. Foong speak?
Dr. Foong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Foong treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Foong 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. Foong. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Which procedures does Dr. Foong perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kap Sum Foong 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. Foong's office.
Does Dr. Foong accept my insurance?
Dr. Foong 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. Foong accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Foong 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
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Molina
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Foong's office located?
What is Dr. Foong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Foong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376958215.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Foong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Foong
What is Dr. Kap Sum Foong's specialty?
Dr. Foong is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
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. Foong to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kap Sum Foong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Foong is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center 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 Kap Sum Foong accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Kap Sum Foong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kap Sum Foong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Foong's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kap Sum Foong?
Please contact Dr. Foong's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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