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Who is Dr. Torres Diaz, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Heidi Torres Diaz, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Torres Diaz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torres Diaz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torres Diaz’s office.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Torres Diaz speak?
Dr. Torres Diaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Torres Diaz typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Torres Diaz 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. Torres Diaz. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Does Dr. Torres Diaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Torres Diaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torres Diaz accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Torres Diaz 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Torres Diaz's office located?
Weill Cornell Medicine - Infectious Diseases
156 William Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10038
What is Dr. Torres Diaz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torres Diaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689029449.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torres Diaz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torres Diaz
What is Dr. Heidi Torres Diaz's specialty?
Dr. Torres Diaz 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. Heidi Torres Diaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torres Diaz 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Heidi Torres Diaz accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Heidi Torres Diaz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heidi Torres Diaz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torres Diaz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heidi Torres Diaz?
Please contact Dr. Torres Diaz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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