22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zaidi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Taunton, MA?
Dr. Najam Zaidi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Taunton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Zaidi graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Rawalpindi, Pakistan, completed his residency at Wm Beaumont Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine, and is currently affiliated with Norwood Hospital. Dr. Zaidi is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaidi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaidi’s office at (508) 826-6733.
Where did Dr. Zaidi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: William Beaumont Hospital, Fellow:Infectious Diseases
Residency: Wm Beaumont Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine | University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals | OSF St. Francis Hospital
Medical School: Rawalpindi Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Rawalpindi- Pakistan | Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Is Dr. Zaidi board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Najam Zaidi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2001, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003
What languages does Dr. Zaidi speak?
Dr. Zaidi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Zaidi typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Zaidi 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. Zaidi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8271: Bacteriuria
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Zaidi typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Najam Zaidi 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. Zaidi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zaidi accept my insurance?
Dr. Zaidi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 826-6733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zaidi accept in Taunton, MA?
Dr. Zaidi in Taunton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zaidi's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Brown University Dean's Excellence in teaching Award
Brown University Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award
Jonathan Freeman Scholarship
What is Dr. Zaidi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zaidi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679558266.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaidi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zaidi
What is Dr. Najam Zaidi's specialty?
Dr. Zaidi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Taunton, MA.
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.
Is this Dr. Najam Zaidi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zaidi is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Morton Hospital 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Najam Zaidi accepting new patients in Taunton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Najam Zaidi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Najam Zaidi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zaidi's office at (508) 826-6733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Najam Zaidi?
Please contact Dr. Zaidi's office at (508) 826-6733 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Najam Zaidi have?
Dr. Najam Zaidi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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