Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sotsky, Infectious Disease Specialist in Ridgewood, NJ?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
Where did Dr. Sotsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York Medical College
What languages does Dr. Sotsky speak?
Dr. Sotsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sotsky typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sotsky 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. Sotsky. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sotsky typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sotsky performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sotsky. 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:
- Inserting a PICC Line (Without Port)
- Peripherally inserted central catheter placement
- Arm central line
CPT Codes:
- 36569: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Sotsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Sotsky 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. Sotsky accept in Ridgewood, NJ?
Dr. Sotsky in Ridgewood, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sotsky's office located?
Dr. Carol Sotsky's Primary Practice
947 Linwood Ave Ste 2E
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 447-6468
What hospitals are Dr. Sotsky affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sotsky has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sotsky's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sotsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710966064.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sotsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sotsky
What is Dr. Carol Sotsky's specialty?
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.