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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Slim, Infectious Disease Specialist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Jihad Slim, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Slim graduated from Jesuits French and completed his residency at St Michael'S Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; St Michael'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Michael'S Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Slim is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Slim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Slim’s office.
Where did Dr. Slim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Michael'S Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; St Michael'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Michael'S Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | NEOMEN/St Michael's Hospital Program
Medical School: Saint Josephs University | Faculte Francaise De Medecine Et De Pharmacie | Jesuits French | UniversitÈ Saint-Joseph FacultÈ de MÈdecine
Is Dr. Slim board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jihad Slim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Slim speak?
Dr. Slim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Slim treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Slim 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. Slim. 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:
- HIV
- HIV Counseling
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
- HIV Support Services
- AIDS Counseling
- Sexual Health Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
- Z717: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counseling
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Unsafe Sex Practices
- Sexual Risk Assessment
- STI Prevention Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior
Also known as:
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- HRT
- Hormone therapy
- Menopausal hormone treatment
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79890: Hormone replacement therapy
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Which procedures does Dr. Slim perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jihad Slim 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. Slim's office.
Does Dr. Slim accept my insurance?
Dr. Slim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Slim accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Slim in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Keenan and Associates
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Slim's office located?
What is Dr. Slim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Slim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366411076.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Slim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Slim
What is Dr. Jihad Slim's specialty?
Dr. Slim is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Newark, NJ.
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. Slim to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jihad Slim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Slim is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Saint Michaels Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jihad Slim accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Jihad Slim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jihad Slim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Slim's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jihad Slim?
Please contact Dr. Slim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jihad Slim have?
Dr. Jihad Slim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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