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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Policar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Maurice Policar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Policar graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine. Dr. Policar is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Policar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Policar’s office at (844) 692-4692.
Where did Dr. Policar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine | CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Policar board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Maurice Policar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Policar speak?
Dr. Policar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Policar treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Policar 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. Policar. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Which procedures does Dr. Policar perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maurice Policar 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. Policar's office.
Does Dr. Policar accept my insurance?
Dr. Policar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (844) 692-4692 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Policar accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Policar in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicare
Molina
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Policar's office located?
What is Dr. Policar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Policar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629082680.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Policar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Policar
What is Dr. Maurice Policar's specialty?
Dr. Policar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Elmhurst, 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. Policar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Maurice Policar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Policar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Bellevue Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Maurice Policar accepting new patients in Elmhurst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Maurice Policar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maurice Policar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Policar's office at (844) 692-4692 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maurice Policar?
Please contact Dr. Policar's office at (844) 692-4692 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maurice Policar have?
Dr. Maurice Policar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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