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Dr. Claudette Tiru, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tiru, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Claudette Tiru, 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. Tiru is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tiru’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tiru’s office at (212) 932-5218.

    Where did Dr. Tiru go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Tiru board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

      Yes, Dr. Claudette Tiru, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

      What languages does Dr. Tiru speak?

      Dr. Tiru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Tiru treat?

      As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tiru 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. Tiru. 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:

      • Shortness of Breath
      • Breathing Problems
      • Difficulty breathing
      • Breathlessness
      • Dyspnea

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R0602: Shortness of breath
      • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Chest Pain
      • Chest discomfort
      • Thoracic pain
      • Upper body pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Abdominal Pain
      • Stomach Ache
      • Belly Pain
      • Stomach Pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

      Also known as:

      • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
      • Heart Disease
      • Lung Disease
      • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
      • Unusual heart and breathing signs
      • Circulatory-respiratory issues

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

      Also known as:

      • Muscle Weakness
      • Muscle Disorder
      • Loss of strength
      • Fatigue
      • Muscle fatigue

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R531: Weakness

      Also known as:

      • Cough
      • Coughing
      • Persistent cough
      • Chronic cough

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R059: Cough, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertension
      • Primary Hypertension
      • Essential Hypertension

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • Dizziness
      • Dizziness and Vertigo
      • Lightheadedness
      • Giddiness
      • Vertigo

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

      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:

      • Anemia
      • Low Red Blood Cell Count
      • Low Hemoglobin
      • Iron deficiency

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • D649: Anemia, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Unsteadiness on Feet
      • Walking Problems
      • Feeling Unsteady
      • Balance Problems
      • Dizziness While Standing

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

      Also known as:

      • History of Other Medical Treatment
      • Past Medical Procedures
      • Previous Medical Care
      • History of Past Treatments

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z9289: Personal history of other medical treatment

      Also known as:

      • Low Blood Oxygen
      • Lung Disease
      • Hypoxemia
      • Reduced oxygen in blood
      • Oxygen deficiency

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R0902: Hypoxemia

      Also known as:

      • Seizures
      • Epilepsy
      • Convulsions
      • Fits

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R569: Unspecified convulsions

      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:

      • Acute Bladder Infection
      • Bladder Disease
      • Acute Cystitis
      • Sudden Bladder Infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

      Also known as:

      • Fainting
      • Syncope
      • Passing out
      • Collapse

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R55: Syncope and collapse

      Also known as:

      • Changes in Mental State
      • Mental Disorder
      • Confusion
      • Disorientation
      • Changes in awareness

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Pneumonia
      • Lung Infection
      • Chest Infection
      • Pneumonitis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

      Which procedures does Dr. Tiru perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

      Does Dr. Tiru accept my insurance?

      Dr. Tiru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 932-5218 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Tiru accept in New York, NY?

      Dr. Tiru in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • ArcBest Corporation

      • Centene

      • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • EmblemHealth

      • Healthfirst

      • Medicare

      • MetroPlus

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Tiru's office located?

      Dr. Claudette Tiru's Primary Practice

      622 W 168th St

      New York, NY 10032

      (212) 932-5218

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      Dr. Claudette Tiru's Practice 2

      5141 Broadway

      New York, NY 10034

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      What is Dr. Tiru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

      Dr. Tiru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265483838.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tiru?

      Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tiru

      What is Dr. Claudette Tiru's specialty?

      Dr. Tiru 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. Tiru to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Claudette Tiru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Tiru is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Bronxcare Health System 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?

      Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

      Is Claudette Tiru accepting new patients in New York, NY?

      Yes, Dr. Claudette Tiru is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Claudette Tiru offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Tiru's office at (212) 932-5218 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Claudette Tiru?

      Please contact Dr. Tiru's office at (212) 932-5218 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Claudette Tiru have?

      Dr. Claudette Tiru is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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