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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Htwe, Infectious Disease Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Pwint Htwe, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Htwe is fluent in English and Burmese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Htwe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Htwe’s office at (718) 221-9999.
Is Dr. Htwe board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Pwint Htwe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Htwe speak?
Dr. Htwe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Htwe typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Htwe 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. Htwe. 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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia from Other Specified Infection
- Pneumonia
- Infectious Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Atypical Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J168: Pneumonia due to other specified infectious organisms
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Insomnia from a Medical Condition
- Insomnia
- Secondary insomnia
- Medical insomnia
- Sleeplessness due to illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4701: Insomnia due to medical condition
Also known as:
- Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
- Other biohazard exposure cleared
- No other biological agent exposure found
- Other bioweapon exposure ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Urinary System Disorder
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Various urinary problems
- Uncommon urinary conditions
- Urinary tract issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N398: Other specified disorders of urinary system
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Htwe typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Pwint Htwe 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. Htwe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Htwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Htwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 221-9999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Htwe accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Htwe in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Htwe's office located?
What is Dr. Htwe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Htwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235391608.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Htwe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Htwe
What is Dr. Pwint Htwe's specialty?
Dr. Htwe is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Brooklyn, 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. Pwint Htwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Htwe is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital 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 Pwint Htwe accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Pwint Htwe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pwint Htwe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Htwe's office at (718) 221-9999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pwint Htwe?
Please contact Dr. Htwe's office at (718) 221-9999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pwint Htwe have?
Dr. Pwint Htwe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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