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Who is Dr. Arumugam, Infectious Disease Specialist in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Vasanthi Arumugam, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Arumugam graduated from Than Javur Med College and completed her residency at Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Arumugam is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arumugam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arumugam’s office at (718) 334-4952.
Where did Dr. Arumugam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases
Medical School: Thanjavur Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Thanjavur- Tn- India | Than Javur Med College
Is Dr. Arumugam board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vasanthi Arumugam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Arumugam speak?
Dr. Arumugam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Arumugam treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Arumugam 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. Arumugam. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Infectious Disease Exposure
- Infectious Disease
- Communicable Disease Contact
- Suspected Infection Exposure
- Contagious Disease Exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z209: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to unspecified communicable disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
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:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Arumugam perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vasanthi Arumugam 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. Arumugam's office.
Does Dr. Arumugam accept my insurance?
Dr. Arumugam 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. Arumugam accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Arumugam in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
Molina
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Arumugam's office located?
What is Dr. Arumugam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arumugam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669487245.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arumugam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arumugam
What is Dr. Vasanthi Arumugam's specialty?
Dr. Arumugam 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. Arumugam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vasanthi Arumugam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Arumugam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Vasanthi Arumugam accepting new patients in Elmhurst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vasanthi Arumugam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vasanthi Arumugam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arumugam's office at (718) 334-4952 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vasanthi Arumugam?
Please contact Dr. Arumugam's office at (718) 334-4952 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vasanthi Arumugam have?
Dr. Vasanthi Arumugam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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