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Dr. Altaf Rasool, MD

New Brunswick, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rasool, Hospitalist in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Altaf Rasool, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Rasool completed his residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Nephrology; Mount Sinai Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rasool is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rasool’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rasool’s office at (732) 828-3000.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Nephrology; Mount Sinai Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Rawalpindi Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Rawalpindi- Pakistan

    Is Dr. Rasool board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Altaf Rasool, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rasool speak?

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

    • English

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Rasool treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Rasool 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. Rasool. 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
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    Also known as:

    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia
    • AML Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
    • CML
    • Chronic myelogenous leukemia
    • Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
    • C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
    • C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
    • Lymphoma
    • DLBCL
    • Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
    • Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Low Neutrophil Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Neutropenia
    • Low white blood cell count
    • Neutrophil deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D709: Neutropenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Pancytopenia
    • Blood Disorder
    • Rare pancytopenia
    • Uncommon low blood counts
    • Bone marrow failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D61818: Other pancytopenia

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Which procedures does Dr. Rasool perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Altaf Rasool may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rasool's office.

    Does Dr. Rasool accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rasool accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 828-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rasool accept in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Rasool in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rasool's office located?

    Dr. Altaf Rasool's Primary Practice

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    (732) 828-3000

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    Dr. Altaf Rasool's Practice 2

    125 Paterson St

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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

    Dr. Rasool's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053566257.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rasool?

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

    What is Dr. Altaf Rasool's specialty?

    Dr. Rasool is a Hospitalist near New Brunswick, NJ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Rasool to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Altaf Rasool affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rasool is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore 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

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    Is Altaf Rasool accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Altaf Rasool is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Altaf Rasool offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rasool's office at (732) 828-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Altaf Rasool?

    Please contact Dr. Rasool's office at (732) 828-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Altaf Rasool have?

    Dr. Altaf Rasool is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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