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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. So, Infectious Disease Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. Peter Benson So, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Wayne, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. So is fluent in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. So’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. So’s office at (260) 373-9935.
Is Dr. So board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Benson So, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. So speak?
Dr. So and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. So treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. So 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. So. 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:
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Upper Back
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- thoracic osteomyelitis
- upper back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis thoracic
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4624: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Lung Abscess with Pneumonia
- Abscess
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonic Abscess
- Infected Lung Cavity with Pneumonia
- Lung Infection with Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- J851: Abscess of lung with pneumonia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Aspergillosis
- Aspergillosis
- Systemic Aspergillosis
- Disseminated Aspergillosis
- Widespread Aspergillus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B4489: Other forms of aspergillosis
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Infection
- Streptococcal Infection
- Streptococcus infection
- Strep disease
- Group A strep
ICD-10 Codes:
- A491: Streptococcal infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. So perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Peter Benson So 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. So's office.
Does Dr. So accept my insurance?
Dr. So accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 373-9935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. So accept in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. So in Fort Wayne, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Indiana
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. So's office located?
Dr. Peter Benson So's Practice 2
11123 Parkview Plaza Dr Ste 202
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 373-9935
What is Dr. So's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. So's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578579793.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. So?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. So
What is Dr. Peter Benson So's specialty?
Dr. So is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Fort Wayne, IN.
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. So to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Peter Benson So affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. So is affiliated with Parkview Regional 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 Peter Benson So accepting new patients in Fort Wayne, IN?
Yes, Dr. Peter Benson So is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Benson So offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. So's office at (260) 373-9935 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Benson So?
Please contact Dr. So's office at (260) 373-9935 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Benson So have?
Dr. Peter Benson So is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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