38 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ditchek, Infectious Disease Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ditchek?
Dr. Alan Ditchek, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ditchek empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Diabetes, Hypertension, Lyme Disease, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn, NY community, Dr. Ditchek is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ditchek go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Infectious Diseases; Nassau Co Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Ditchek board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alan Ditchek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1997, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007
What languages does Dr. Ditchek speak?
Dr. Ditchek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
- Tagalog
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ditchek typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ditchek 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. Ditchek. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Arrhythmia
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ditchek typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alan Ditchek 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. Ditchek's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ditchek accept my insurance?
Dr. Ditchek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 769-0444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ditchek accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Ditchek in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Ditchek's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ditchek affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ditchek has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ditchek's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ditchek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609868827.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ditchek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ditchek
What is Dr. Alan Ditchek's specialty?
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.