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Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Root, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Heather Root, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY. Dr. Root is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Root’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Root’s office at (718) 579-2500.
What languages does Dr. Root speak?
Dr. Root and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Root typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Root 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. Root. 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:
- 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mycoplasma Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Mycoplasma Disease
- Atypical Bacterial Infection
- Walking Pneumonia (Mycoplasma)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A493: Mycoplasma infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Gonorrhea
- GC infection
- The Clap
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A549: Gonococcal infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Root typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Root 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. Root's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Root accept my insurance?
Dr. Root accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 579-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Root accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Root in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Root's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Heather Root?
Dr. Root has appointments available at her Bronx, NY office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Root's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Root's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003202268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Root?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Root
What is Dr. Heather Root's specialty?
Dr. Root is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bronx, 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. Heather Root affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Root is affiliated with Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus 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
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Is Heather Root accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Heather Root is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Root offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Root, or call (718) 579-2500 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Root?
Please contact Dr. Root's office at (718) 579-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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