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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Berger, Infectious Disease Specialist in Forest Hills, NY?
Dr. Barbara Berger, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Forest Hills, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Berger completed her residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Infectious Diseases; Kings County Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Berger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berger’s office at (516) 876-5555.
Where did Dr. Berger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Infectious Diseases; Kings County Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | Kings County Hospital Center
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Berger board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Berger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Berger speak?
Dr. Berger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Berger treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Berger 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. Berger. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Berger perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Barbara Berger 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. Berger's office.
Does Dr. Berger accept my insurance?
Dr. Berger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 876-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berger accept in Forest Hills, NY?
Dr. Berger in Forest Hills, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Berger's office located?
Dr. Barbara Berger's Primary Practice
10201 66th Rd
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(516) 876-5555
Dr. Barbara Berger's Practice 2
16215 Highland Ave Ste 1F
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 661-9722
What is Dr. Berger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548203995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berger
What is Dr. Barbara Berger's specialty?
Dr. Berger is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Forest Hills, 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. Berger to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Barbara Berger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berger is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Barbara Berger accepting new patients in Forest Hills, NY?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Berger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Barbara Berger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berger's office at (516) 876-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Barbara Berger?
Please contact Dr. Berger's office at (516) 876-5555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Barbara Berger have?
Dr. Barbara Berger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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