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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rai, Infectious Disease Specialist in Westbury, NY?
Dr. Seema Rai, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Westbury, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Rai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rai’s office at (516) 417-4698.
Is Dr. Rai board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Seema Rai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rai speak?
Dr. Rai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rai treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rai 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. Rai. 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:
- Gram-Negative Sepsis
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Infection
- Shock
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Gram-Negative Blood Infection
- Gram-Negative Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4159: Other Gram-negative sepsis
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- 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:
- 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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- Abnormal Mucus or Phlegm
- Bronchial Disorder
- Cough
- Lung Disease
- Unusual phlegm
- Discolored sputum
- Excessive mucus
- Abnormal discharge from lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- R093: Abnormal sputum
Also known as:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
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:
- R5081: Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Which procedures does Dr. Rai perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Seema Rai 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. Rai's office.
Does Dr. Rai accept my insurance?
Dr. Rai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 417-4698 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rai accept in Westbury, NY?
Dr. Rai in Westbury, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Rai's office located?
Dr. Seema Rai's Primary Practice
360 Maple Ave Unit 10746
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 417-4698
What is Dr. Rai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215175666.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rai
What is Dr. Seema Rai's specialty?
Dr. Rai is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Westbury, 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. Rai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Seema Rai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rai is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau 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 Seema Rai accepting new patients in Westbury, NY?
Yes, Dr. Seema Rai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Seema Rai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rai's office at (516) 417-4698 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Seema Rai?
Please contact Dr. Rai's office at (516) 417-4698 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Seema Rai have?
Dr. Seema Rai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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