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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baqi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Shehla Baqi is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Baqi completed her residency at St Luke'S-Roosevelt-St Lukes D, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Baqi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baqi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baqi’s office at (718) 992-7669.
Where did Dr. Baqi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt-St Lukes D, Infectious Diseases
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan
Is Dr. Baqi board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shehla Baqi is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Baqi speak?
Dr. Baqi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Baqi typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Baqi 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. Baqi. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Baqi typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shehla Baqi 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. Baqi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Baqi accept my insurance?
Dr. Baqi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 992-7669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baqi accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Baqi in Bronx, 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
Allied National
Amida Care
Healthfirst New York
Humana
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Baqi's office located?
What is Dr. Baqi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baqi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710089834.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baqi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baqi
What is Dr. Shehla Baqi's specialty?
Dr. Baqi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bronx, 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. Shehla Baqi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baqi is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System 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 Shehla Baqi accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shehla Baqi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shehla Baqi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baqi's office at (718) 992-7669 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shehla Baqi?
Please contact Dr. Baqi's office at (718) 992-7669 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shehla Baqi have?
Dr. Shehla Baqi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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