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Who is Dr. Taimur, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Sarah Taimur, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Taimur is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taimur’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taimur’s office at (212) 241-7968.
Is Dr. Taimur board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Taimur, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Taimur speak?
Dr. Taimur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Taimur typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Taimur 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. Taimur. 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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Taimur typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Taimur 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. Taimur's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Taimur accept my insurance?
Dr. Taimur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-7968 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taimur accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Taimur in New York, 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
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Taimur's office located?
What is Dr. Taimur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taimur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902008741.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taimur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taimur
What is Dr. Sarah Taimur's specialty?
Dr. Taimur 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. Sarah Taimur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Taimur is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai South Nassau, St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital 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 Sarah Taimur accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Taimur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Taimur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taimur's office at (212) 241-7968 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Taimur?
Please contact Dr. Taimur's office at (212) 241-7968 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Taimur have?
Dr. Sarah Taimur is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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