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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ashraf, Infectious Disease Specialist in Jackson Heights, NY?
Dr. Amar Ashraf, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Jackson Heights, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Ashraf completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Nassau Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ashraf is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashraf’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashraf’s office at (718) 334-4952.
Where did Dr. Ashraf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Nassau Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Dhaka Med Coll, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Is Dr. Ashraf board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Amar Ashraf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ashraf speak?
Dr. Ashraf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ashraf typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ashraf 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. Ashraf. 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 here.
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ashraf typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Amar Ashraf 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. Ashraf's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ashraf accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashraf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 334-4952 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ashraf accept in Jackson Heights, NY?
Dr. Ashraf in Jackson Heights, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Lighthouse Property Insurance Corporation
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ashraf's office located?
Dr. Amar Ashraf's Primary Practice
7134 Roosevelt Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 334-4952
What is Dr. Ashraf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ashraf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356355523.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashraf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ashraf
What is Dr. Amar Ashraf's specialty?
Dr. Ashraf is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Jackson Heights, 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. Amar Ashraf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ashraf is affiliated with Nyc Health + Hospitals/elmhurst, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Englewood 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 Amar Ashraf accepting new patients in Jackson Heights, NY?
Yes, Dr. Amar Ashraf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amar Ashraf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ashraf's office at (718) 334-4952 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amar Ashraf?
Please contact Dr. Ashraf's office at (718) 334-4952 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amar Ashraf have?
Dr. Amar Ashraf is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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