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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hirsch, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tamarac, FL?
Dr. Edward Hirsch, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tamarac, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Hirsch completed his residency at Winthrop University Hospital. Dr. Hirsch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hirsch’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hirsch’s office at (954) 733-7606.
Where did Dr. Hirsch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Winthrop University Hospital
What languages does Dr. Hirsch speak?
Dr. Hirsch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hirsch treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hirsch 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. Hirsch. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Other Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J188: Other pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Pus in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyuria
- White blood cells in urine
- Cloudy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8281: Pyuria
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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Which procedures does Dr. Hirsch perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Edward Hirsch 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. Hirsch's office.
Does Dr. Hirsch accept my insurance?
Dr. Hirsch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 733-7606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hirsch accept in Tamarac, FL?
Dr. Hirsch in Tamarac, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hirsch's office located?
Dr. Edward Hirsch's Primary Practice
7431 N University Dr Ste 211A
Tamarac, FL 33321
(954) 733-7606
What is Dr. Hirsch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hirsch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578554408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirsch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hirsch
What is Dr. Edward Hirsch's specialty?
Dr. Hirsch is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tamarac, FL.
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. Hirsch to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Edward Hirsch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hirsch is affiliated with Hca Florida Woodmont Hospital 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
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Is Edward Hirsch accepting new patients in Tamarac, FL?
Yes, Dr. Edward Hirsch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Hirsch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hirsch's office at (954) 733-7606 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Hirsch?
Please contact Dr. Hirsch's office at (954) 733-7606 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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