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Who is Dr. Dwyer, Infectious Disease Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. John Lawson Dwyer, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dwyer is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dwyer’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dwyer’s office at (504) 988-3002.
What languages does Dr. Dwyer speak?
Dr. Dwyer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Dwyer typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Dwyer 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. Dwyer. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Dwyer typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Lawson Dwyer 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. Dwyer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dwyer accept my insurance?
Dr. Dwyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 988-3002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dwyer accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Dwyer in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
Elderplan
H & R Block
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Not Specified
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dwyer's office located?
Dr. John Lawson Dwyer's Primary Practice
2601 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(504) 988-3002
What is Dr. Dwyer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dwyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679987101.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dwyer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dwyer
What is Dr. John Lawson Dwyer's specialty?
Dr. Dwyer is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.
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. John Lawson Dwyer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dwyer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 John Lawson Dwyer accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. John Lawson Dwyer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Lawson Dwyer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dwyer's office at (504) 988-3002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Lawson Dwyer?
Please contact Dr. Dwyer's office at (504) 988-3002 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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