43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Epstein, Infectious Disease Specialist in Smithtown, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Epstein?
Dr. Marcia Epstein, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Epstein empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Antibiotic Resistance, Endocarditis, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Smithtown, NY community, Dr. Epstein is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Epstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center | Montefiore Medical Center
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Is Dr. Epstein board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Marcia Epstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Epstein speak?
Dr. Epstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Epstein typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Epstein 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. Epstein. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Epstein typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Marcia Epstein 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
Please contact Dr. Epstein's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Epstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Epstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 562-4280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Epstein accept in Smithtown, NY?
Dr. Epstein in Smithtown, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Epstein's office located?
Dr. Marcia Epstein's Primary Practice
391 N Country Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(516) 562-4280
What hospitals are Dr. Epstein affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Epstein has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Epstein's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Epstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497815559.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Epstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Epstein
What is Dr. Marcia Epstein's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.