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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. Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani is fluent in English, French, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Latifi-M-Tehrani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Promedica Health Systems
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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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 Center
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.
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. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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