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Dr. Murli Purswani, MD
Bronx, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Purswani, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Murli Purswani, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Purswani completed his residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Howard Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Purswani is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Purswani’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Purswani’s office at (718) 960-1010.
Where did Dr. Purswani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Howard Univ Hosp, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Purswani board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Murli Purswani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Purswani speak?
Dr. Purswani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Purswani treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Purswani 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. Purswani. 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.
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- HIV
- HIV Type 2 Infection
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
- HIV-2
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2
- AIDS virus type 2
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
- B9735: Human immunodeficiency virus, type 2 [HIV 2] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
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:
- Temporal Lobe Sclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Mesial Temporal Sclerosis', 'Hippocampal Sclerosis', 'Ammon's Horn Sclerosis
- Temporal Sclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9381: Temporal sclerosis
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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Head Trauma
- Brain Injury
- Intracranial Injury
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S06899S: Other specified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela
Also known as:
- Chlamydia Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Chlamydia
- Chlamydiosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A749: Chlamydial infection, unspecified
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:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Unsafe Sex Practices
- Sexual Risk Assessment
- STI Prevention Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior
Which procedures does Dr. Purswani perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Murli Purswani 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Purswani's office.
Does Dr. Purswani accept my insurance?
Dr. Purswani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 960-1010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Purswani accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Purswani in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Molina
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Purswani's office located?
Dr. Murli Purswani's Primary Practice
1685 Morris Ave Apt 1G
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 960-1010
What is Dr. Purswani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Purswani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659465383.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Purswani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Purswani
What is Dr. Murli Purswani's specialty?
Dr. Purswani is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Bronx, NY. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Purswani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Murli Purswani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Purswani is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is Murli Purswani accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Murli Purswani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Murli Purswani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Purswani's office at (718) 960-1010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Murli Purswani?
Please contact Dr. Purswani's office at (718) 960-1010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Murli Purswani have?
Dr. Murli Purswani is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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