49 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ingwer, Infectious Disease Specialist in Plainview, NY?
Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Plainview, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified. Dr. Ingwer graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Ingwer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ingwer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ingwer’s office at (516) 433-3600.
Where did Dr. Ingwer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Indiana University Hospitals | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Residency: Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Long Island Jewish Medical Center | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Ingwer board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1975, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1978
What languages does Dr. Ingwer speak?
Dr. Ingwer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ingwer typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ingwer 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. Ingwer. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Lyme Disease
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A6920: Lyme disease, 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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ingwer typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Irwin Ingwer 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. Ingwer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ingwer accept my insurance?
Dr. Ingwer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 433-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ingwer accept in Plainview, NY?
Dr. Ingwer in Plainview, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ingwer's office located?
Dr. Irwin Ingwer's Primary Practice
789B Old Country Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 433-3600
What is Dr. Ingwer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ingwer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356386239.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ingwer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ingwer
What is Dr. Irwin Ingwer's specialty?
Dr. Ingwer is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Plainview, 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. Irwin Ingwer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ingwer is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Irwin Ingwer accepting new patients in Plainview, NY?
Yes, Dr. Irwin Ingwer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Irwin Ingwer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ingwer's office at (516) 433-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Irwin Ingwer?
Please contact Dr. Ingwer's office at (516) 433-3600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Irwin Ingwer have?
Dr. Irwin Ingwer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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