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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 Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Purpura typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- POTS
- Orthostatic intolerance
- Postural tachycardia syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G90A: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Purpura typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Purpura 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. Purpura's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Purpura's office located?
Dr. Lawrence Purpura's Primary Practice
161 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-8039
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.
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. Lawrence Purpura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Purpura is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Westchester 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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