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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hossain, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Bassam Hossain, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hossain is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hossain’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hossain’s office at (607) 763-6622.
What languages does Dr. Hossain speak?
Dr. Hossain and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hossain typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hossain 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. Hossain. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hossain typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Hossain performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hossain. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Hossain accept my insurance?
Dr. Hossain accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (607) 763-6622 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hossain accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Hossain in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
Promedica Health Systems
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hossain's office located?
Dr. Bassam Hossain's Primary Practice
3215 Avenue H Ste 1P
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(607) 763-6622
What is Dr. Hossain's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hossain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164876389.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hossain?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hossain
What is Dr. Bassam Hossain's specialty?
Dr. Hossain is a Internist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Bassam Hossain affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hossain is affiliated with Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, Ny, Westchester 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 Bassam Hossain accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Hossain is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bassam Hossain offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hossain's office at (607) 763-6622 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bassam Hossain?
Please contact Dr. Hossain's office at (607) 763-6622 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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