Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaffin, Infectious Disease Specialist in Ridgewood, NJ?
Dr. Neil Gaffin, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Ridgewood, NJ. He is board certified. Dr. Gaffin completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Infectious Diseases; Pa Hospital-Uphs, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gaffin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaffin’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaffin’s office at (201) 447-6468.
Where did Dr. Gaffin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Infectious Diseases; Pa Hospital-Uphs, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Gaffin board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Neil Gaffin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gaffin speak?
Dr. Gaffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Gaffin typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gaffin 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. Gaffin. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Lyme Disease
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A6920: Lyme disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Gaffin typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Neil Gaffin 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. Gaffin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gaffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 447-6468 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaffin accept in Ridgewood, NJ?
Dr. Gaffin in Ridgewood, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gaffin's office located?
Dr. Neil Gaffin's Primary Practice
947 Linwood Ave Ste 2E
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 447-6468
What is Dr. Gaffin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649259045.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaffin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaffin
What is Dr. Neil Gaffin's specialty?
Dr. Gaffin is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Ridgewood, NJ.
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. Neil Gaffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaffin is affiliated with The Valley Hospital 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 Neil Gaffin accepting new patients in Ridgewood, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Neil Gaffin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Neil Gaffin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaffin's office at (201) 447-6468 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Neil Gaffin?
Please contact Dr. Gaffin's office at (201) 447-6468 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Neil Gaffin have?
Dr. Neil Gaffin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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