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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Chow, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Rita Chow, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Chow completed her residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Chow is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chow’s office at (212) 604-6513.
Where did Dr. Chow go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Infectious Diseases
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny
Is Dr. Chow board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rita Chow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chow speak?
Dr. Chow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chow typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chow 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. Chow. 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:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chow typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rita Chow 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. Chow's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chow accept my insurance?
Dr. Chow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 604-6513 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chow accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Chow in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Mass General Brigham
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chow's office located?
What is Dr. Chow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730280504.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chow
What is Dr. Rita Chow's specialty?
Dr. Chow 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. Rita Chow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chow is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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 Rita Chow accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rita Chow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rita Chow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chow's office at (212) 604-6513 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rita Chow?
Please contact Dr. Chow's office at (212) 604-6513 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rita Chow have?
Dr. Rita Chow is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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