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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Basit, Infectious Disease Specialist in Plano, TX?
Dr. Abdul Basit, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Plano, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Basit is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basit’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basit’s office.
What languages does Dr. Basit speak?
Dr. Basit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Basit treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Basit 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. Basit. 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
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Which procedures does Dr. Basit perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Abdul Basit 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. Basit's office.
Does Dr. Basit accept my insurance?
Dr. Basit 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. Basit accept in Plano, TX?
Dr. Basit in Plano, TX 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)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Healthfirst
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Parkland Community Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Basit's office located?
What is Dr. Basit's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Basit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780951970.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Basit
What is Dr. Abdul Basit's specialty?
Dr. Basit is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Plano, TX.
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. Basit to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Abdul Basit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Basit is affiliated with Medical City Arlington Hospital 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 Abdul Basit accepting new patients in Plano, TX?
Yes, Dr. Abdul Basit is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdul Basit offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Basit's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdul Basit?
Please contact Dr. Basit's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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