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Who is Dr. Samant, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boca Raton, FL?
Dr. Vijay Samant, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boca Raton, FL. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Samant graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SHIVAJI and completed his residency at Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Raritan Bay Med Ctr, General Practice; Lutheran Med Ctr, General Surgery; Norwalk Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Samant is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samant’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samant’s office at (561) 995-5299.
Where did Dr. Samant go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Raritan Bay Med Ctr, General Practice; Lutheran Med Ctr, General Surgery; Norwalk Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Dr V M Med Coll- Shivaji Univ- Sholapur- Maharashtra- India | UNIVERSITY OF SHIVAJI
Is Dr. Samant board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Samant, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Samant speak?
Dr. Samant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does Dr. Samant treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Samant 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. Samant. 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:
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Open wound on left forearm
- Forearm Open Wound
- Open Knee Wound
- Open Wound on Right Elbow
- Open Wound on Left Elbow
- Open Scalp Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
- Left forearm injury
- Skin tear on left forearm
- Deep cut on left forearm
- Forearm Injury
- Forearm Skin Wound
- Traumatic Forearm Wound
- Knee Cut
- Knee Gash
- Deep Knee Wound
- Puncture Wound Knee
- Right Elbow Cut
- Right Elbow Gash
- Left Elbow Cut
- Left Elbow Gash
- Scalp cut
- Scalp injury
- Head wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter
- S51802A: Unspecified open wound of left forearm, initial encounter
- S51801A: Unspecified open wound of right forearm, initial encounter
- S81002A: Unspecified open wound, left knee, initial encounter
- S51001A: Unspecified open wound of right elbow, initial encounter
- S81001A: Unspecified open wound, right knee, initial encounter
- S51002A: Unspecified open wound of left elbow, initial encounter
- S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S0100XA: Unspecified open wound of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Left Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Lower Leg Injury
- Left Calf Wound
- Left Shin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Ileostomy Care
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Colostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Ileostomy Management
- Small Intestine Stoma Care
- Ileostomy Follow-up
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
- Stoma Care
- Bowel Diversion Care
- Ostomy Bag Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z432: Encounter for attention to ileostomy
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
- Z433: Encounter for attention to colostomy
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Open Wound on Left Ankle
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Ankle Cut
- Left Ankle Gash
- Left Ankle Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S91002A: Unspecified open wound, left ankle, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Left Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97929: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Open Buttock Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Buttock Injury
- Skin Wound on Buttock
- Buttock Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- S31819A: Unspecified open wound of right buttock, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Open Abdominal Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stomach Wound
- Abdominal Skin Tear
- Trunk Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S31109A: Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Skin Problems from Radiation
- Radiation Exposure
- Skin Condition
- Radiation dermatitis
- Radiation skin reaction
- Radiation-induced skin changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
Which procedures does Dr. Samant perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vijay Samant 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. Samant's office.
Does Dr. Samant accept my insurance?
Dr. Samant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 995-5299 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samant accept in Boca Raton, FL?
Dr. Samant in Boca Raton, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Samant's office located?
What is Dr. Samant's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093874190.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samant
What is Dr. Vijay Samant's specialty?
Dr. Samant is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boca Raton, FL.
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. Samant to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vijay Samant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samant is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional 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 Vijay Samant accepting new patients in Boca Raton, FL?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Samant is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijay Samant offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samant's office at (561) 995-5299 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijay Samant?
Please contact Dr. Samant's office at (561) 995-5299 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vijay Samant have?
Dr. Vijay Samant is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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