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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuhn Basti, Infectious Disease Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Margaret Kuhn Basti, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Kuhn Basti graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Kuhn Basti is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuhn Basti’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuhn Basti’s office at (718) 748-1197.
Where did Dr. Kuhn Basti go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kuhn Basti speak?
Dr. Kuhn Basti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kuhn Basti treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kuhn Basti 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. Kuhn Basti. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- Enterococcus Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Pseudomonas Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- Enterococcus Blood Infection
- Enterococcus Septicemia
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Pseudomonas Blood Infection
- Pseudomonas Septicemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4181: Sepsis due to Enterococcus
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4152: Sepsis due to Pseudomonas
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Fungal Infection
- Mycosis
- Mold Infection
- Yeast Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B49: Unspecified mycosis
Which procedures does Dr. Kuhn Basti perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Margaret Kuhn Basti 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. Kuhn Basti's office.
Does Dr. Kuhn Basti accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuhn Basti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 748-1197 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuhn Basti accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Kuhn Basti in Brooklyn, 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)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Kuhn Basti's office located?
Dr. Margaret Kuhn Basti's Primary Practice
4802 10th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 748-1197
What is Dr. Kuhn Basti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuhn Basti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740360858.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuhn Basti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuhn Basti
What is Dr. Margaret Kuhn Basti's specialty?
Dr. Kuhn Basti is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Kuhn Basti to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Margaret Kuhn Basti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kuhn Basti is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Margaret Kuhn Basti accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Margaret Kuhn Basti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Margaret Kuhn Basti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kuhn Basti's office at (718) 748-1197 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Margaret Kuhn Basti?
Please contact Dr. Kuhn Basti's office at (718) 748-1197 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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