Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saito, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Kohta Saito, Assistant Professor of Medicine, received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School before going on to complete an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics combined residency program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. He concurrently completed a Masters of Public Health along the Global Health Track, and was Chief Resident of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics in his final year. He then went on to complete a fellowship in adult Infectious Diseases at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is currently working at WCM in both inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases capacities. When not providing clinical services, his research interests lie in better understanding Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis. He studies different states of the bacterium that allow it to tolerate current antimicrobials, and aims to find new treatment options for tuberculosis.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Saito speak?
Dr. Saito and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Saito treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Saito 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. Saito. 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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Does Dr. Saito accept my insurance?
Dr. Saito accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saito accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Saito in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Saito's office located?
Weill Cornell Medicine - Infectious Diseases
1315 York Avenue
Mezzanine
New York, NY 10021
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Saito's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saito's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225262074.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saito?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saito
What is Dr. Kohta Saito's specialty?
Dr. Saito 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. Saito to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kohta Saito affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saito is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Kohta Saito accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kohta Saito is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kohta Saito offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saito's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kohta Saito?
Please contact Dr. Saito's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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