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Dr. Dorothy Knutsen, MD

New York, NY

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Knutsen, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Dorothy Knutsen, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Knutsen is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knutsen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knutsen’s office at (212) 375-2940.

    What languages does Dr. Knutsen speak?

    Dr. Knutsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Knutsen typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Knutsen 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. Knutsen. 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:

    • 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:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
    • PrEP for HIV
    • HIV Prevention Medication
    • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

    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:

    • Herpes Simplex
    • Cold Sores
    • Fever Blisters
    • Oral Herpes
    • Genital Herpes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B009: Herpesviral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Knutsen typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dorothy Knutsen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Knutsen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Knutsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Knutsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 375-2940 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Knutsen accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Knutsen in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied National

    • Amida Care

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Knutsen's office located?

    Dr. Dorothy Knutsen's Primary Practice

    222 E 41st St Fl 20

    New York, NY 10017

    (212) 375-2940

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    Dr. Dorothy Knutsen's Practice 2

    530 1st Ave

    New York, NY 10016

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    What is Dr. Knutsen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Knutsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750775045.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knutsen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knutsen

    What is Dr. Dorothy Knutsen's specialty?

    Dr. Knutsen is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New York, 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. Dorothy Knutsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Knutsen is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dorothy Knutsen accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    No, Dr. Dorothy Knutsen is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dorothy Knutsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Knutsen's office at (212) 375-2940 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dorothy Knutsen?

    Please contact Dr. Knutsen's office at (212) 375-2940 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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