Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Slifkin, Infectious Disease Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Where did Dr. Slifkin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Medical School: MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) | Hahnemann University Hospital School of Medicine
Is Dr. Slifkin board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Slifkin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2001
What languages does Dr. Slifkin speak?
Dr. Slifkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Slifkin typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Slifkin 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. Slifkin. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A318: Other mycobacterial infections
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Slifkin typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Slifkin 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. Slifkin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Slifkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Slifkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 358-1344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Slifkin accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Slifkin in Poughkeepsie, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Slifkin's office located?
Dr. Michelle Slifkin's Primary Practice
21 Reade Pl Ste 1100
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 358-1344
What hospitals are Dr. Slifkin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Slifkin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Slifkin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Slifkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538142153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Slifkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Slifkin
What is Dr. Michelle Slifkin'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.