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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Altman typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
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:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Altman typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Altman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 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. Altman's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Altman affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Altman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Altman's NPI number?A 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 an 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 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, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Deena Altman?
Please contact Dr. Altman's office at (212) 241-6741 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Altman's office located?
Dr. Altman's office is located in New York, NY.
Which board certifications does Dr. Deena Altman have?
Dr. Deena Altman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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