Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Boxwalla, Infectious Disease Specialist in Taylor, MI?
Dr. Asgar Boxwalla, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Taylor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Boxwalla completed his residency at Henry Ford Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Boxwalla is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boxwalla’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boxwalla’s office.
Where did Dr. Boxwalla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Henry Ford Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India
Is Dr. Boxwalla board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Asgar Boxwalla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Boxwalla speak?
Dr. Boxwalla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Boxwalla treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Boxwalla 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. Boxwalla. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Staph Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Recurrent C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
- Recurrent Clostridioides difficile
- Repeat C. diff
- C. difficile colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
- A0471: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Body-Wide Inflammation (Non-Infectious, No Organ Damage)
- SIRS without Organ Dysfunction
- Non-Infectious Systemic Inflammation
- Generalized Inflammation without Organ Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6510: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
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:
- Spinal Disc Inflammation
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Discitis
- Inflamed Spinal Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4640: Discitis, unspecified, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Which procedures does Dr. Boxwalla perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Asgar Boxwalla 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. Boxwalla's office.
Does Dr. Boxwalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Boxwalla 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. Boxwalla accept in Taylor, MI?
Dr. Boxwalla in Taylor, MI 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
California Foundation for Medical Care
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Boxwalla's office located?
What is Dr. Boxwalla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Boxwalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740248541.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boxwalla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Boxwalla
What is Dr. Asgar Boxwalla's specialty?
Dr. Boxwalla is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Taylor, MI.
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. Boxwalla to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Asgar Boxwalla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Boxwalla is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Asgar Boxwalla accepting new patients in Taylor, MI?
Yes, Dr. Asgar Boxwalla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asgar Boxwalla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Boxwalla's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asgar Boxwalla?
Please contact Dr. Boxwalla's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Asgar Boxwalla have?
Dr. Asgar Boxwalla is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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