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Who is Dr. Siddiqui, Infectious Disease Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Wajid Siddiqui, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Siddiqui is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Siddiqui’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Siddiqui’s office at (803) 296-3273.
Is Dr. Siddiqui board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Wajid Siddiqui, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Siddiqui speak?
Dr. Siddiqui and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Siddiqui typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Siddiqui 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. Siddiqui. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Siddiqui typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wajid Siddiqui 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. Siddiqui's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Siddiqui accept my insurance?
Dr. Siddiqui accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 296-3273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Siddiqui accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Siddiqui in Columbia, SC 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 South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Siddiqui's office located?
Dr. Wajid Siddiqui's Primary Practice
1333 Taylor St Ste 6F
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 296-3273
What is Dr. Siddiqui's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Siddiqui's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669647889.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Siddiqui?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Siddiqui
What is Dr. Wajid Siddiqui's specialty?
Dr. Siddiqui is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Columbia, SC.
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. Wajid Siddiqui affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Siddiqui is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge 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 Wajid Siddiqui accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Wajid Siddiqui is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wajid Siddiqui offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Siddiqui's office at (803) 296-3273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wajid Siddiqui?
Please contact Dr. Siddiqui's office at (803) 296-3273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wajid Siddiqui have?
Dr. Wajid Siddiqui is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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