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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sam, Infectious Disease Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Mirela Sam, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sam graduated from Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu and completed her residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Infectious Diseases; Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sam is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sam’s office at (718) 484-3954.
Where did Dr. Sam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Infectious Diseases; Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu
Is Dr. Sam board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mirela Sam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sam speak?
Dr. Sam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Sam treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sam 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. Sam. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
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- Body Weight
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- Z6833: Body mass index [BMI] 33.0-33.9, adult
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Nicotine Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
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
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
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:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Which procedures does Dr. Sam perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Mirela Sam 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. Sam's office.
Does Dr. Sam accept my insurance?
Dr. Sam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 484-3954 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sam accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Sam in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Amida Care
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sam's office located?
What is Dr. Sam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285639203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sam
What is Dr. Mirela Sam's specialty?
Dr. Sam is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Brooklyn, 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. Sam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mirela Sam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sam is affiliated with One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale Hospital Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Mirela Sam accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Mirela Sam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mirela Sam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (718) 484-3954 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mirela Sam?
Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (718) 484-3954 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mirela Sam have?
Dr. Mirela Sam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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