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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hakimzada, Hospitalist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Forough Hakimzada, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Hakimzada graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program. Dr. Hakimzada is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hakimzada’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hakimzada’s office at (718) 780-5246.
Where did Dr. Hakimzada go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hakimzada speak?
Dr. Hakimzada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hakimzada treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Hakimzada 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. Hakimzada. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, 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:
- 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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
- Alcohol
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
- Alcoholism Withdrawal
- Quitting Alcohol Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10930: Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Hakimzada perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Forough Hakimzada may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hakimzada's office.
Does Dr. Hakimzada accept my insurance?
Dr. Hakimzada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 780-5246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hakimzada accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Hakimzada in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Hakimzada's office located?
What is Dr. Hakimzada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hakimzada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699061804.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hakimzada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hakimzada
What is Dr. Forough Hakimzada's specialty?
Dr. Hakimzada is a Hospitalist near Brooklyn, NY. 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. Hakimzada to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Forough Hakimzada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hakimzada is affiliated with Mount Sinai West 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
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Is Forough Hakimzada accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Forough Hakimzada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Forough Hakimzada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hakimzada's office at (718) 780-5246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Forough Hakimzada?
Please contact Dr. Hakimzada's office at (718) 780-5246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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