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Dr. Ruhy Afza, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Afza, Hospitalist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ruhy Afza, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Afza is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afza’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afza’s office at (212) 939-8013.

    What languages does Dr. Afza speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Afza typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Afza 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. Afza. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Afza typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruhy Afza may include:

    Please contact Dr. Afza's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Afza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Afza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 939-8013 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Afza accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Afza in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

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    Where is Dr. Afza's office located?

    Dr. Ruhy Afza's Primary Practice

    506 Malcolm X Blvd

    New York, NY 10037

    (212) 939-8013

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    Dr. Ruhy Afza's Practice 2

    374 Stockholm St

    Brooklyn, NY 11237

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    Dr. Ruhy Afza's Practice 3

    121 DeKalb Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11201

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    What hospitals are Dr. Afza affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Afza has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    St. Johns Episcopal Hospital,Far Rockaway, NY
    Nyc Health & Hospitals - Harlem,New York, NY

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

    Dr. Afza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114157963.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afza?

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

    What is Dr. Ruhy Afza's specialty?

    Dr. Afza is a Hospitalist near New York, NY.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Ruhy Afza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Afza is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Ruhy Afza accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ruhy Afza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruhy Afza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Afza's office at (212) 939-8013 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ruhy Afza?

    Please contact Dr. Afza's office at (212) 939-8013 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Afza's office located?

    Dr. Afza's offices are located in New York, NY and Brooklyn, NY.