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Dr. Prasanta Basak, MD

New Rochelle, NY

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Basak, Internist in New Rochelle, NY?

    Dr. Prasanta Basak, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Rochelle, NY. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Basak graduated from Calcutta National Medical College. Dr. Basak is fluent in English, Arabic, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basak’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basak’s office at (914) 365-3680.

    Where did Dr. Basak go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Nrs Medical College | Calcutta National Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Basak speak?

    Dr. Basak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Basak typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Basak 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. Basak. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling
    • Therapy Services
    • Support Sessions
    • Mental Health Support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z719: Counseling, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Basak typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Prasanta Basak may include:

    Please contact Dr. Basak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Basak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Basak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 365-3680 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Basak accept in New Rochelle, NY?

    Dr. Basak in New Rochelle, 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)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Basak's office located?

    Dr. Prasanta Basak's Primary Practice

    16 Guion Pl

    New Rochelle, NY 10801

    (914) 365-3680

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    What hospitals are Dr. Basak affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Basak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Basak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Basak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689837429.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basak?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Basak

    What is Dr. Prasanta Basak's specialty?

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is Dr. Prasanta Basak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Basak is affiliated with White Plains Hospital 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Prasanta Basak accepting new patients in New Rochelle, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Prasanta Basak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Prasanta Basak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Basak's office at (914) 365-3680 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Prasanta Basak?

    Please contact Dr. Basak's office at (914) 365-3680 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Basak's office located?

    Dr. Basak's office is located in New Rochelle, NY.