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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alwani, Internist in Roosevelt Island, NY?
Dr. Salima Alwani, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Roosevelt Island, NY. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Alwani is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alwani’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alwani’s office.
Where did Dr. Alwani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan
Is Dr. Alwani board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Salima Alwani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alwani speak?
Dr. Alwani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alwani typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alwani 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. Alwani. 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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
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:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alwani typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Salima Alwani may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Alwani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alwani accept my insurance?
Dr. Alwani 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. Alwani accept in Roosevelt Island, NY?
Dr. Alwani in Roosevelt Island, 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
Boon Chapman Benefit Administrators
Centivo
Cigna Group
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan Corporation
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Alwani's office located?
What is Dr. Alwani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alwani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205910536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alwani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alwani
What is Dr. Salima Alwani's specialty?
Dr. Alwani is a Internist near Roosevelt Island, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Salima Alwani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alwani is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Salima Alwani accepting new patients in Roosevelt Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Salima Alwani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salima Alwani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alwani's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salima Alwani?
Please contact Dr. Alwani's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Salima Alwani have?
Dr. Salima Alwani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Connect with DR. Alwani
Salima Alwani C/O Coler-Goldwater
1 Main St
Roosevelt Island, NY 10044