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35 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Hameed, Infectious Disease Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Rizwanullah Hameed, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Hameed completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center, Infectious Diseases; Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hameed is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hameed’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hameed’s office at (718) 604-5402.
Where did Dr. Hameed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center, Infectious Diseases; Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Rawalpindi Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Rawalpindi- Pakistan
What languages does Dr. Hameed speak?
Dr. Hameed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Hameed treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hameed 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. Hameed. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Diabetic Coma from Hyperosmolarity
- Coma
- Diabetes
- Hyperosmolar Coma
- Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS) Coma
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0801: Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hyperosmolarity with coma
Which procedures does Dr. Hameed perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rizwanullah Hameed 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. Hameed's office.
Does Dr. Hameed accept my insurance?
Dr. Hameed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 604-5402 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hameed accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Hameed in Brooklyn, 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
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hameed's office located?
Dr. Rizwanullah Hameed's Primary Practice
585 Schenectady Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 604-5402
What is Dr. Hameed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hameed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427008960.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hameed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hameed
What is Dr. Rizwanullah Hameed's specialty?
Dr. Hameed is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Brooklyn, 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. Hameed to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rizwanullah Hameed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hameed is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Rizwanullah Hameed accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rizwanullah Hameed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rizwanullah Hameed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hameed's office at (718) 604-5402 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rizwanullah Hameed?
Please contact Dr. Hameed's office at (718) 604-5402 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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