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Who is Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani, Infectious Disease Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani is fluent in English, French, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani’s office at (361) 444-3490.
Is Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani speak?
Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani 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. Latifi-M-Tehrani. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Pus in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyuria
- White blood cells in urine
- Cloudy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8281: Pyuria
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Throat irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R058: Other specified cough
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Which procedures does Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani's office.
Does Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani accept my insurance?
Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 444-3490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani in Brooklyn, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani's office located?
Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani's Primary Practice
506 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(361) 444-3490
Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani's Practice 3
T 16-020 Health Sciences Ctr
Stony Brook, NY 11794
What is Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972791150.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani
What is Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani's specialty?
Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani's office at (361) 444-3490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani?
Please contact Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani's office at (361) 444-3490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani have?
Dr. Amir Latifi-M-Tehrani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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