Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Riska, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Paul Riska, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Riska graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Infectious Diseases; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Riska is fluent in English and Slovak, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riska’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riska’s office at (718) 920-6494.
Where did Dr. Riska go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Infectious Diseases; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Riska board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Riska, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Riska speak?
Dr. Riska and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Slovak
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Riska typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Riska 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. Riska. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Riska typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Riska 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. Riska's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Riska accept my insurance?
Dr. Riska accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 920-6494 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riska accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Riska in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Riska's office located?
What is Dr. Riska's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riska's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245274364.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riska?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riska
What is Dr. Paul Riska's specialty?
Dr. Riska is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bronx, 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. Paul Riska affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Riska is affiliated with Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Riska accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Paul Riska is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Riska offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Riska's office at (718) 920-6494 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Riska?
Please contact Dr. Riska's office at (718) 920-6494 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Riska have?
Dr. Paul Riska is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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