Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sleweon, Infectious Disease Specialist in Valparaiso, IN?
Dr. Thomas Sleweon, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Valparaiso, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sleweon graduated from University of Liberia and completed his residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Capital Hlth Sys-Fuld Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sleweon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sleweon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sleweon’s office.
Where did Dr. Sleweon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Capital Hlth Sys-Fuld Campus, Internal Medicine | UMDNJ
Medical School: University of Liberia, Am Dogliotti Coll of Med, Monrovia, Liberia | University of Liberia
Is Dr. Sleweon board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Sleweon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sleweon speak?
Dr. Sleweon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sleweon typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sleweon 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. Sleweon. 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:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa
- Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sleweon typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Sleweon 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. Sleweon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sleweon accept my insurance?
Dr. Sleweon 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. Sleweon accept in Valparaiso, IN?
Dr. Sleweon in Valparaiso, 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
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sleweon's office located?
What is Dr. Sleweon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sleweon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114909769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sleweon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sleweon
What is Dr. Thomas Sleweon's specialty?
Dr. Sleweon is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Valparaiso, IN.
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. Thomas Sleweon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sleweon is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, In 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 Thomas Sleweon accepting new patients in Valparaiso, IN?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Sleweon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Sleweon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sleweon's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Sleweon?
Please contact Dr. Sleweon's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Sleweon have?
Dr. Thomas Sleweon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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