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Dr. Abdul Sheikh, MD
Torrington, CT
22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheikh, Hospitalist in Torrington, CT?
Dr. Abdul Sheikh, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Torrington, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Sheikh graduated from Dow Medical College. Dr. Sheikh is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheikh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheikh’s office at (203) 573-6263.
Where did Dr. Sheikh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Kabir Medical College | Khyber Medical College, University Of Peshawar, Pakistan | Dow Medical College
What languages does Dr. Sheikh speak?
Dr. Sheikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Sheikh treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sheikh 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. Sheikh. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Lyme Disease
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A6920: Lyme disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
What procedures does Dr. Sheikh perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sheikh performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sheikh. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 573-6263 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheikh accept in Torrington, CT?
Dr. Sheikh in Torrington, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CarePartners of Connecticut
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sheikh's office located?
Dr. Abdul Sheikh's Primary Practice
540 Litchfield St
Torrington, CT 06790
(203) 573-6263
What is Dr. Sheikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992799829.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheikh
What is Dr. Abdul Sheikh's specialty?
Dr. Sheikh is a Hospitalist near Torrington, CT. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Sheikh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abdul Sheikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheikh is affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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
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Is Abdul Sheikh accepting new patients in Torrington, CT?
Yes, Dr. Abdul Sheikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdul Sheikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office at (203) 573-6263 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdul Sheikh?
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office at (203) 573-6263 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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