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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rhee, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Kyu Young Rhee, MD, PHD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Rhee is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rhee’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rhee’s office at (212) 746-6320.
Is Dr. Rhee board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kyu Young Rhee, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rhee speak?
Dr. Rhee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Rhee typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rhee 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. Rhee. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Rhee typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kyu Young Rhee 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. Rhee's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rhee accept my insurance?
Dr. Rhee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 746-6320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rhee accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Rhee in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rhee's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Rhee affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rhee has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Rhee's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rhee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295876605.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rhee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rhee
What is Dr. Kyu Young Rhee's specialty?
Dr. Rhee is an 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 Dr. Kyu Young Rhee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rhee is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Kyu Young Rhee accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kyu Young Rhee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kyu Young Rhee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rhee's office at (212) 746-6320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kyu Young Rhee?
Please contact Dr. Rhee's office at (212) 746-6320 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Rhee's office located?
Dr. Rhee's office is located in New York, NY.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kyu Young Rhee have?
Dr. Kyu Young Rhee is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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