Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yousuf, Internist in Scotia, NY?
Where did Dr. Yousuf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nassau Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital Program
Medical School: Assam Med Coll- Dibrugarh Univ- Dibrugarh- Assam- India | Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh University | Assam Medical College | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Yousuf board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Asim Yousuf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yousuf speak?
Dr. Yousuf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Tamil
- Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Yousuf typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Yousuf 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. Yousuf. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Yousuf typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Asim Yousuf may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Yousuf's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yousuf accept my insurance?
Dr. Yousuf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 381-9355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yousuf accept in Scotia, NY?
Dr. Yousuf in Scotia, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Health Care
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Yousuf's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Yousuf affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Yousuf has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Yousuf's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yousuf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972532976.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yousuf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yousuf
What is Dr. Asim Yousuf's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.