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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samuel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Rafik Samuel, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Samuel graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Samuel is fluent in English, Arabic, Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samuel’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samuel’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Samuel?
Dr. Rafik Samuel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Samuel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Samuel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Samuel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Temple University Hospital Program
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine | Temple University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Samuel board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rafik Samuel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Samuel speak?
Dr. Samuel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Italian
Japanese
Latin
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Samuel treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Samuel 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. Samuel. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Infection
- Drug-Resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9562: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Enterococcus Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
- Enterococcal Disease
- Enterococcus Bacteria
- VRE infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B952: Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Samuel perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rafik Samuel 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. Samuel's office.
Does Dr. Samuel accept my insurance?
Dr. Samuel 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. Samuel accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Samuel in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Samuel's office located?
Temple Infectious Diseases
3401 North Broad Street
Rock Pavilion Basement, Zone A, Suite A050
Philadelphia, PA 19140
What is Dr. Samuel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samuel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316935281.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samuel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samuel
What is Dr. Rafik Samuel's specialty?
Dr. Samuel is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
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. Samuel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rafik Samuel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samuel is affiliated with Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Rafik Samuel accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Rafik Samuel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafik Samuel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samuel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafik Samuel?
Please contact Dr. Samuel's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rafik Samuel have?
Dr. Rafik Samuel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Connect with DR. Samuel
Temple Infectious Diseases
3401 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140