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Who is Dr. Altman, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Deena Altman, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Altman graduated from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Faculty of Health Sciences and completed her residency at CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program. Dr. Altman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altman’s office at (212) 241-6741.
Where did Dr. Altman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program
Medical School: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Faculty of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Altman board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Deena Altman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Altman speak?
Dr. Altman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Altman treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Altman 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. Altman. 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:
- 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Exposure to HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Skin Abscess
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Lump
- Infected Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0291: Cutaneous abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Altman perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Deena Altman 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Altman's office.
Does Dr. Altman accept my insurance?
Dr. Altman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-6741 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altman accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Altman in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Amida Care
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Altman's office located?
What is Dr. Altman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770781171.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altman
What is Dr. Deena Altman's specialty?
Dr. Altman 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. Altman to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Deena Altman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Altman is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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?
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Is Deena Altman accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Deena Altman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deena Altman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Altman's office at (212) 241-6741 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deena Altman?
Please contact Dr. Altman's office at (212) 241-6741 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Deena Altman have?
Dr. Deena Altman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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