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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olafisoye, Infectious Disease Specialist in Forest Hills, NY?
Dr. Olawole Olafisoye, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Forest Hills, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Olafisoye is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olafisoye’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olafisoye’s office.
Is Dr. Olafisoye board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Olawole Olafisoye, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Olafisoye speak?
Dr. Olafisoye and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Olafisoye typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Olafisoye 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. Olafisoye. 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:
- 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Olafisoye typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Olawole Olafisoye 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. Olafisoye's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Olafisoye accept my insurance?
Dr. Olafisoye accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olafisoye accept in Forest Hills, NY?
Dr. Olafisoye in Forest Hills, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Olafisoye's office located?
What is Dr. Olafisoye's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olafisoye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972766418.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olafisoye?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olafisoye
What is Dr. Olawole Olafisoye's specialty?
Dr. Olafisoye is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Forest Hills, 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. Olawole Olafisoye affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olafisoye is affiliated with Long Island Jewish 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 Olawole Olafisoye accepting new patients in Forest Hills, NY?
Yes, Dr. Olawole Olafisoye is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Olawole Olafisoye offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olafisoye's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Olawole Olafisoye?
Please contact Dr. Olafisoye's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Olawole Olafisoye have?
Dr. Olawole Olafisoye is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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