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Dr. Shashi Kapadia, MD

Dr. Shashi Kapadia, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kapadia, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Kapadia received his undergraduate degree from New York University. He completed medical training at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and continued on to complete an internal medicine residency there as well. He joined Weill Cornell where he completed a residency in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, a fellowship in adult Infectious Diseases, and a masters of Science in Clinical Investigation. Since joining the faculty, Dr. Kapadia has provided inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases care at both Weill Cornell Medical Center and Lower Manhattan Hospital. He is also a member of the Department of Population Health Sciences, where he conducts clinical research related to HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use disorders.

    What languages does Dr. Kapadia speak?

    Dr. Kapadia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kapadia typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kapadia 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. Kapadia. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Opioid consumption
    • Taking opioids
    • Opioid intake

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Does Dr. Kapadia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kapadia 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. Kapadia accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Kapadia in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Peak

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kapadia's office located?

    Weill Cornell Medicine - Infectious Diseases

    Weill Cornell Medicine - Infectious Diseases

    156 William Street

    6th Floor

    New York, NY 10038

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    What is Dr. Kapadia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kapadia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578862751.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kapadia?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kapadia

    What is Dr. Shashi Kapadia's specialty?

    Dr. Kapadia 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. Shashi Kapadia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kapadia is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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 Shashi Kapadia accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Shashi Kapadia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shashi Kapadia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kapadia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shashi Kapadia?

    Please contact Dr. Kapadia's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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