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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Young, Infectious Disease Specialist in Valparaiso, IN?
Dr. Erika Young, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Valparaiso, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Young completed her residency at Luth Gen Hosp. Dr. Young is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Young’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Young’s office at (219) 548-8900.
Where did Dr. Young go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Luth Gen Hosp
What languages does Dr. Young speak?
Dr. Young and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Young typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Young 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. Young. 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:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Selective IgG Subclass Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
- Immunoglobulin G Subclass Deficiency
- IgG Subclass Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
- D803: Selective deficiency of immunoglobulin G [IgG] subclasses
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Other Acute Right 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Young typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Erika Young 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. Young's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Young accept my insurance?
Dr. Young accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 548-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Young accept in Valparaiso, IN?
Dr. Young in Valparaiso, IN 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 Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Young's office located?
What is Dr. Young's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750363206.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Young?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Young
What is Dr. Erika Young's specialty?
Dr. Young 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. Erika Young affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Young is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, In, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital 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 Erika Young accepting new patients in Valparaiso, IN?
Yes, Dr. Erika Young is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erika Young offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Young's office at (219) 548-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erika Young?
Please contact Dr. Young's office at (219) 548-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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