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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaikwad, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Rahul Gaikwad, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gaikwad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaikwad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaikwad’s office at (212) 523-8663.
What languages does Dr. Gaikwad speak?
Dr. Gaikwad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Gaikwad typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gaikwad 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. Gaikwad. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Gaikwad typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Gaikwad 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. Gaikwad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gaikwad accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaikwad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 523-8663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaikwad accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Gaikwad in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gaikwad's office located?
What is Dr. Gaikwad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaikwad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023375144.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaikwad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaikwad
What is Dr. Rahul Gaikwad's specialty?
Dr. Gaikwad is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New York, NY.
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.
Is this Dr. Rahul Gaikwad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaikwad is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rahul Gaikwad accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rahul Gaikwad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rahul Gaikwad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaikwad's office at (212) 523-8663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rahul Gaikwad?
Please contact Dr. Gaikwad's office at (212) 523-8663 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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