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Who is Dr. Scherer, Infectious Disease Specialist in NEW YORK, NY?
Dr. Matthew Scherer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in NEW YORK, NY. Dr. Scherer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scherer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scherer’s office at (917) 300-0553.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Scherer speak?
Dr. Scherer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Scherer typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Scherer 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. Scherer. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Does Dr. Scherer accept my insurance?
Dr. Scherer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scherer accept in NEW YORK, NY?
Dr. Scherer in NEW YORK, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Scherer's office located?
NewYork-Presbyterian
177 FORT WASHINGTON AVE
MILSTEIN BLDG., 6TH FLOOR, CENTER ROOM 12
NEW YORK, NY 100323733
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Scherer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scherer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215197074.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scherer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scherer
What is Dr. Matthew Scherer's specialty?
Dr. Scherer 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. Matthew Scherer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scherer 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 Matthew Scherer accepting new patients in NEW YORK, NY?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Scherer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Scherer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scherer's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Scherer?
Please contact Dr. Scherer's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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