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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kirkman, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Laura Kirkman, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Kirkman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirkman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirkman’s office at (212) 746-6320.
Is Dr. Kirkman board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Kirkman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kirkman speak?
Dr. Kirkman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kirkman typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kirkman 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. Kirkman. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kirkman typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Kirkman 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. Kirkman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kirkman accept my insurance?
Dr. Kirkman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 746-6320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kirkman accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kirkman in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kirkman's office located?
What is Dr. Kirkman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kirkman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285892315.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirkman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kirkman
What is Dr. Laura Kirkman's specialty?
Dr. Kirkman is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New York, NY.
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. Laura Kirkman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kirkman is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laura Kirkman accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Laura Kirkman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Kirkman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kirkman's office at (212) 746-6320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Kirkman?
Please contact Dr. Kirkman's office at (212) 746-6320 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Kirkman have?
Dr. Laura Kirkman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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