32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alston, Infectious Disease Specialist in Burlington, VT?
Dr. Wallace Alston, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Burlington, VT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Alston graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Infectious Diseases; Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alston is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alston’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alston’s office at (802) 847-4594.
Where did Dr. Alston go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Infectious Diseases; Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Internal Medicine | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College
Is Dr. Alston board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Wallace Alston, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alston speak?
Dr. Alston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Alston typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Alston 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. Alston. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Antibody Response Test
- Immune Response Test
- Antibody Level Check
- Immunity Assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0184: Encounter for antibody response examination
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Alston typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wallace Alston 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. Alston's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alston accept my insurance?
Dr. Alston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (802) 847-4594 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alston accept in Burlington, VT?
Dr. Alston in Burlington, VT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Lifetime Healthcare
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alston's office located?
Fletcher Allen Health Care Smith 287
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 847-4594
What is Dr. Alston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356374755.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alston
What is Dr. Wallace Alston's specialty?
Dr. Alston is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Burlington, VT.
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. Wallace Alston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alston is affiliated with University Of Vermont 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Wallace Alston accepting new patients in Burlington, VT?
Yes, Dr. Wallace Alston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wallace Alston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alston's office at (802) 847-4594 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wallace Alston?
Please contact Dr. Alston's office at (802) 847-4594 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wallace Alston have?
Dr. Wallace Alston is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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