Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bashant, Internist in Albany, NY?
Where did Dr. Bashant go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine | University at Albany
Medical School: University of New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me | University of New England / Main Campus
Is Dr. Bashant board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Bashant, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bashant speak?
Dr. Bashant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bashant typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bashant 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. Bashant. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bashant typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Bashant 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. Bashant's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bashant accept my insurance?
Dr. Bashant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 438-0019 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bashant accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Bashant in Albany, 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
Highmark Health
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bashant's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bashant affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bashant has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bashant's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bashant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912908195.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bashant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bashant
What is Dr. John Bashant'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.