39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tak, Infectious Disease Specialist in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Iqbal Tak, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Tak graduated from Agartala Government Medical College and completed his residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Harlem Hospital Center, Pediatrics. Dr. Tak is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tak’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tak’s office.
Where did Dr. Tak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Harlem Hospital Center, Pediatrics | Kings Brook Jewish Mc
Medical School: Gov't Med Coll, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India | Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan | Agartala Government Medical College
Is Dr. Tak board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Iqbal Tak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tak speak?
Dr. Tak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Tak treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tak 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. Tak. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Which procedures does Dr. Tak perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Iqbal Tak 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. Tak's office.
Does Dr. Tak accept my insurance?
Dr. Tak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tak accept in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Tak in Flushing, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centene
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Humana
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Tak's office located?
What is Dr. Tak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639197486.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tak
What is Dr. Iqbal Tak's specialty?
Dr. Tak is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Flushing, NY.
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. Tak to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Iqbal Tak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tak is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center 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 Iqbal Tak accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?
Yes, Dr. Iqbal Tak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Iqbal Tak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tak's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Iqbal Tak?
Please contact Dr. Tak's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Iqbal Tak have?
Dr. Iqbal Tak is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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5645 Main St
Flushing, NY 11355