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Who is Dr. Silvera, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Richard Silvera, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Silvera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silvera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silvera’s office at (718) 920-4321.
What languages does Dr. Silvera speak?
Dr. Silvera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Silvera typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Silvera 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. Silvera. 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:
- 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Exposure to HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Silvera typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Silvera 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. Silvera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Silvera accept my insurance?
Dr. Silvera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 920-4321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Silvera accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Silvera in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Amida Care
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Silvera's office located?
What is Dr. Silvera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Silvera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629464201.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silvera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silvera
What is Dr. Richard Silvera's specialty?
Dr. Silvera 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. Richard Silvera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Silvera is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, Bronxcare Health System, Mount Sinai Brooklyn 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 Richard Silvera accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Richard Silvera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Silvera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Silvera's office at (718) 920-4321 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Silvera?
Please contact Dr. Silvera's office at (718) 920-4321 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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