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Dr. Lawrence Purpura, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Purpura, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Lawrence Purpura, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Purpura is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Purpura’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Purpura’s office at (212) 305-8039.

    What languages does Dr. Purpura speak?

    Dr. Purpura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Purpura treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Purpura 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. Purpura. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Long COVID
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Post-COVID Syndrome
    • Long-Haul COVID
    • Chronic COVID

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U099: Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic fatigue syndrome
    • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    • Myalgic encephalomyelitis
    • ME/CFS
    • Systemic exertion intolerance disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9332: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • POTS
    • Orthostatic intolerance
    • Postural tachycardia syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G90A: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Trouble with Attention and Focus
    • Mental Disorder
    • Concentration issues
    • Difficulty focusing
    • Attention deficit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41840: Attention and concentration deficit

    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:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Which procedures does Dr. Purpura perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Purpura accept my insurance?

    Dr. Purpura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-8039 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Purpura accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Purpura in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • MetroPlus

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • VNSNY Choice

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    Where is Dr. Purpura's office located?

    Dr. Lawrence Purpura's Primary Practice

    180 Fort Washington Ave

    New York, NY 10032

    (212) 305-8039

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    Dr. Lawrence Purpura's Practice 2

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

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    Dr. Lawrence Purpura's Practice 3

    5141 Broadway

    New York, NY 10034

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    What is Dr. Purpura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Purpura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801153416.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Purpura?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Purpura

    What is Dr. Lawrence Purpura's specialty?

    Dr. Purpura is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New York, NY.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Purpura to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lawrence Purpura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Purpura is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Lawrence Purpura accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Purpura is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lawrence Purpura offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Purpura's office at (212) 305-8039 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Purpura?

    Please contact Dr. Purpura's office at (212) 305-8039 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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