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Who is Dr. Abu Sitta, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dr. Emad Abu Sitta, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sioux Falls, SD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Abu Sitta is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abu Sitta’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abu Sitta’s office at (605) 328-8120.
What languages does Dr. Abu Sitta speak?
Dr. Abu Sitta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Abu Sitta typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Abu Sitta 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. Abu Sitta. 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 here.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Immune System and Disorder
- Common variable immune deficiency
- CVID
- Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D839: Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Abu Sitta typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Emad Abu Sitta 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. Abu Sitta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abu Sitta accept my insurance?
Dr. Abu Sitta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 328-8120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abu Sitta accept in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dr. Abu Sitta in Sioux Falls, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medica Group
Medicaid
Medicare
PrimeWest Health
Sanford Health
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Abu Sitta's office located?
Sanford Cardiovascular Institute
1420 W 22nd St Ste 401
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 328-8120
What is Dr. Abu Sitta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abu Sitta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194165977.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abu Sitta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abu Sitta
What is Dr. Emad Abu Sitta's specialty?
Dr. Abu Sitta is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sioux Falls, SD.
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. Emad Abu Sitta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abu Sitta is affiliated with Brookings Health System, Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center 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 Emad Abu Sitta accepting new patients in Sioux Falls, SD?
Yes, Dr. Emad Abu Sitta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emad Abu Sitta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abu Sitta's office at (605) 328-8120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emad Abu Sitta?
Please contact Dr. Abu Sitta's office at (605) 328-8120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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