MI
26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Islam, Infectious Disease Specialist in Kew Gardens, NY?
Dr. Md Islam, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Kew Gardens, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Islam is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Islam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Islam’s office at (718) 206-6742.
Where did Dr. Islam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Rangpur Medical College
What languages does Dr. Islam speak?
Dr. Islam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Islam typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Islam 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. Islam. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Islam typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Md Islam 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. Islam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Islam accept my insurance?
Dr. Islam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 206-6742 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Islam accept in Kew Gardens, NY?
Dr. Islam in Kew Gardens, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Islam's office located?
Dr. Md Islam's Primary Practice
11940 Metropolitan Ave
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(718) 206-6742
What hospitals are Dr. Islam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Islam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center,Queens, NY
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center,Queens, NY
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Flushing Hospital Medical Center,Flushing, NYRanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Flushing Hospital Medical Center,Flushing, NY
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 13 Procedures
Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 13 Procedures
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center,Roslyn, NYRanked Heart & Vascular Surgery
Ranked in 5 Procedures
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center,Roslyn, NY
Ranked Heart & Vascular Surgery
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center,Jamaica, NY
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center,Jamaica, NY
What is Dr. Islam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Islam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184822660.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Islam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Islam
What is Dr. Md Islam's specialty?
Dr. Islam is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Kew Gardens, 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 Dr. Md Islam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Islam is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Dr. Md Islam accepting new patients in Kew Gardens, NY?
Yes, Dr. Md Islam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Md Islam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Islam's office at (718) 206-6742 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Md Islam?
Please contact Dr. Islam's office at (718) 206-6742 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Islam's office located?
Dr. Islam's offices are located in Kew Gardens, NY, Richmond Hill, NY, and Jamaica, NY.
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