31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Effendi, Internist in Watervliet, NY?
Where did Dr. Effendi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Monmouth Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Monmouth Medical Center Program
Medical School: Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan | Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Is Dr. Effendi board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Tahir Effendi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Effendi speak?
Dr. Effendi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Effendi typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Effendi 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. Effendi. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Effendi typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Effendi 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. Effendi. 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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Effendi accept my insurance?
Dr. Effendi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 272-0028 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Effendi accept in Watervliet, NY?
Dr. Effendi in Watervliet, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Effendi's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Effendi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Effendi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Effendi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Effendi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285739789.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Effendi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Effendi
What is Dr. Tahir Effendi's specialty?
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.