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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Arulthasan, Infectious Disease Specialist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Marutha Arulthasan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Arulthasan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arulthasan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arulthasan’s office at (718) 818-1234.
What languages does Dr. Arulthasan speak?
Dr. Arulthasan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Arulthasan typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Arulthasan 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. Arulthasan. 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:
- 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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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. Arulthasan typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Marutha Arulthasan 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. Arulthasan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Arulthasan accept my insurance?
Dr. Arulthasan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 818-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arulthasan accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Arulthasan in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Federal government of the United States
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Arulthasan's office located?
Dr. Marutha Arulthasan's Primary Practice
355 Bard Ave
Staten Island, NY 10310
(718) 818-1234
What is Dr. Arulthasan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arulthasan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477086882.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arulthasan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arulthasan
What is Dr. Marutha Arulthasan's specialty?
Dr. Arulthasan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Staten Island, 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. Marutha Arulthasan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arulthasan is affiliated with Richmond University Medical Center 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 Marutha Arulthasan accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Marutha Arulthasan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marutha Arulthasan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arulthasan's office at (718) 818-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marutha Arulthasan?
Please contact Dr. Arulthasan's office at (718) 818-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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