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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lief, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Michael Lief, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Lief graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Lief is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lief’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lief’s office at (212) 726-7400.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lief?
Dr. Michael Lief, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lief empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, Tick-borne Diseases, Transplant Medicine, Travel Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Lief is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lief go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lief speak?
Dr. Lief and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lief typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lief 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. Lief. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lief typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Lief 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. Lief's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lief accept my insurance?
Dr. Lief accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 726-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lief accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lief in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lief's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lief affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lief has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lief's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lief's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942229745.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lief?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lief
What is Dr. Michael Lief's specialty?
Dr. Lief is an 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 Dr. Michael Lief affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lief is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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 Dr. Michael Lief accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Lief is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Lief offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lief's office at (212) 726-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Lief?
Please contact Dr. Lief's office at (212) 726-7400 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Lief's office located?
Dr. Lief's office is located in New York, NY.
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