MC
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Chughtai, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lake Mary, FL?
Dr. Muhammad Chughtai, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Mary, FL. He is board certified. Dr. Chughtai graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College and completed his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program. Dr. Chughtai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chughtai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chughtai’s office at (240) 281-3485.
Where did Dr. Chughtai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College
What languages does Dr. Chughtai speak?
Dr. Chughtai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chughtai treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chughtai 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. Chughtai. 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
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- COVID-19 Pneumonia
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Coronavirus Lung Infection
- COVID Lung Infection
- Severe COVID-19
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J1282: Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
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:
- 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
Which procedures does Dr. Chughtai perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Muhammad Chughtai 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. Chughtai's office.
Does Dr. Chughtai accept my insurance?
Dr. Chughtai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 281-3485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chughtai accept in Lake Mary, FL?
Dr. Chughtai in Lake Mary, 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
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Freedom Health
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Florida
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Chughtai's office located?
Dr. Muhammad Chughtai's Primary Practice
142 Parliament Loop Ste 1018
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(240) 281-3485
What is Dr. Chughtai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chughtai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942609318.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chughtai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chughtai
What is Dr. Muhammad Chughtai's specialty?
Dr. Chughtai is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lake Mary, 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. Chughtai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Muhammad Chughtai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chughtai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventhealth Orlando, Adventhealth Fish Memorial, Adventhealth Deland. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Muhammad Chughtai accepting new patients in Lake Mary, FL?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Chughtai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammad Chughtai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chughtai's office at (240) 281-3485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammad Chughtai?
Please contact Dr. Chughtai's office at (240) 281-3485 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Infectious Disease Specialist Near Lake Mary, FL
NH
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Naveed Hamid, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Mary, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Lake Mary, FL
EF
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Edgar Fernandez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Mary, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Lake Mary, FL
VS
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Veronica Scholer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Longwood, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.
Longwood, FL