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Who is Dr. Niknam, Infectious Disease Specialist in Manhasset, NY?
Dr. Negin Niknam, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Manhasset, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Niknam graduated from Islamic Azad University - Tehran Branch and completed her residency at Queens Hospital Center. Dr. Niknam is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Niknam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Niknam’s office.
Where did Dr. Niknam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: North Shore University Hospital
Residency: Queens Hospital Center
Medical School: Islamic Azad University - Tehran Branch
What languages does Dr. Niknam speak?
Dr. Niknam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Niknam treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Niknam 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. Niknam. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Niknam perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Negin Niknam 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. Niknam's office.
Does Dr. Niknam accept my insurance?
Dr. Niknam 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. Niknam accept in Manhasset, NY?
Dr. Niknam in Manhasset, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Medicare
Molina
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Niknam's office located?
What is Dr. Niknam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Niknam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295137370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Niknam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Niknam
What is Dr. Negin Niknam's specialty?
Dr. Niknam is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Manhasset, 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. Niknam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Negin Niknam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Niknam is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical 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
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Is Negin Niknam accepting new patients in Manhasset, NY?
Yes, Dr. Negin Niknam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Negin Niknam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Niknam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Negin Niknam?
Please contact Dr. Niknam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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