Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fuhrer, Infectious Disease Specialist in East Setauket, NY?
Dr. Jack Fuhrer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in East Setauket, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fuhrer graduated from Rush and completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Infectious Diseases; Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fuhrer is fluent in English, French, and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuhrer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuhrer’s office.
Where did Dr. Fuhrer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Infectious Disease, Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital, NY
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Infectious Diseases; Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine | Rush University Medical Center
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Rush | Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Fuhrer board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jack Fuhrer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1986, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1983
What languages does Dr. Fuhrer speak?
Dr. Fuhrer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Yiddish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Fuhrer typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Fuhrer 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. Fuhrer. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Fuhrer typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jack Fuhrer 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. Fuhrer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fuhrer accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuhrer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuhrer accept in East Setauket, NY?
Dr. Fuhrer in East Setauket, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fuhrer's office located?
What is Dr. Fuhrer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuhrer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790710929.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuhrer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuhrer
What is Dr. Jack Fuhrer's specialty?
Dr. Fuhrer is a Infectious Disease Specialist near East Setauket, 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. Jack Fuhrer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fuhrer is affiliated with Stony Brook University 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
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Is Jack Fuhrer accepting new patients in East Setauket, NY?
Yes, Dr. Jack Fuhrer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jack Fuhrer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fuhrer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jack Fuhrer?
Please contact Dr. Fuhrer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jack Fuhrer have?
Dr. Jack Fuhrer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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