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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
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. He has been practicing for over 35 years. 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 Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hameed typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hameed typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Hameed's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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