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Who is Dr. Begum, Hospitalist in The Villages, FL?
Dr. Papiya Begum, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in The Villages, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Begum is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Begum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Begum’s office at (352) 259-2159.
What languages does Dr. Begum speak?
Dr. Begum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does Dr. Begum treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Begum 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. Begum. 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
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Begum perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Papiya Begum may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Begum's office.
Does Dr. Begum accept my insurance?
Dr. Begum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 259-2159 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Begum accept in The Villages, FL?
Dr. Begum in The Villages, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Begum's office located?
Dr. Papiya Begum's Primary Practice
1580 Santa Barbara Blvd
The Villages, FL 32159
(352) 259-2159
What is Dr. Begum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Begum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215350897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Begum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Begum
What is Dr. Papiya Begum's specialty?
Dr. Begum is a Hospitalist near The Villages, FL. 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. Contact Dr. Begum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Papiya Begum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Begum is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Papiya Begum accepting new patients in The Villages, FL?
Yes, Dr. Papiya Begum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Papiya Begum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Begum's office at (352) 259-2159 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Papiya Begum?
Please contact Dr. Begum's office at (352) 259-2159 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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