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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Basit, Internist in Forest Hills, NY?
Dr. Abdul Basit, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Forest Hills, NY. Dr. Basit is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basit’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basit’s office at (718) 263-4600.
What languages does Dr. Basit speak?
Dr. Basit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Basit typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Basit 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. Basit. 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 Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Administrative Medical Exam
- Official health check
- Regulatory medical assessment
- General administrative exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Basit typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Abdul Basit may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Basit's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Basit accept my insurance?
Dr. Basit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 263-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Basit accept in Forest Hills, NY?
Dr. Basit in Forest Hills, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Basit's office located?
Dr. Abdul Basit's Primary Practice
6970 Grand Central Pkwy
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-4600
What is Dr. Basit's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Basit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396523213.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Basit
What is Dr. Abdul Basit's specialty?
Dr. Basit is a Internist near Forest Hills, NY.
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 this Dr. Abdul Basit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Basit is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Mount Sinai West 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 Abdul Basit accepting new patients in Forest Hills, NY?
No, Dr. Abdul Basit is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdul Basit offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Basit's office at (718) 263-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdul Basit?
Please contact Dr. Basit's office at (718) 263-4600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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