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Dr. Vani Gandhi, MD

Dr. Vani Gandhi, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

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Internist

New York, NY

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Vani Gandhi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Gandhi graduated from Topiwala National Medical College and is currently affiliated with St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center Scrymser 3rd F. Dr. Gandhi is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gandhi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gandhi’s office at (212) 523-3847.

    Where did Dr. Gandhi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Topiwala National Medical College

    Is Dr. Gandhi board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Vani Gandhi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2001, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011

    What languages does Dr. Gandhi speak?

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

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    • Telugu

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

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

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

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

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vani Gandhi may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gandhi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gandhi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 523-3847 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Amida Care

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • Unknown

    • Visiting Nurse Service of New York

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    Where is Dr. Gandhi's office located?

    St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center Scrymser 3rd F

    1111 Amsterdam Ave

    New York, NY 10025

    (212) 523-3847

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

    Dr. Gandhi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528084324.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gandhi?

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

    What is Dr. Vani Gandhi's specialty?

    Dr. Gandhi 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. Vani Gandhi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gandhi is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, St. Barnabas Hospital - Bronx 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

    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 Vani Gandhi accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Vani Gandhi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vani Gandhi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gandhi's office at (212) 523-3847 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vani Gandhi?

    Please contact Dr. Gandhi's office at (212) 523-3847 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vani Gandhi have?

    Dr. Vani Gandhi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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