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Who is Dr. Figueroa, Infectious Disease Specialist in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Nilka Figueroa, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Paterson, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Figueroa is fluent in English, Albanian, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Figueroa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Figueroa’s office at (973) 754-2000.
What languages does Dr. Figueroa speak?
Dr. Figueroa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Albanian
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Figueroa typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Figueroa 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. Figueroa. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Figueroa typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nilka Figueroa 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. Figueroa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Figueroa accept my insurance?
Dr. Figueroa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 754-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Figueroa accept in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Figueroa in Paterson, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
Elderplan
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Not Specified
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Figueroa's office located?
What is Dr. Figueroa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Figueroa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497083091.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Figueroa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Figueroa
What is Dr. Nilka Figueroa's specialty?
Dr. Figueroa is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Paterson, NJ.
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. Nilka Figueroa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Figueroa is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Coney Island Hospital. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nilka Figueroa accepting new patients in Paterson, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Nilka Figueroa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nilka Figueroa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Figueroa's office at (973) 754-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nilka Figueroa?
Please contact Dr. Figueroa's office at (973) 754-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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