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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. She is board certified. Dr. Tiru is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tiru’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tiru typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- 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:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tiru typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Claudette Tiru 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. Tiru's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
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. Tiru's office located?
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.
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. Claudette Tiru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tiru is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Bronxcare Health System, Lenox Hill Hospital 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 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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