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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Albert, Infectious Disease Specialist in Utica, NY?
Dr. Waleed Albert, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Utica, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Albert graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Capital Hlth Sys-Fuld Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Albert is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Albert’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Albert’s office at (315) 624-6000.
Where did Dr. Albert go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Capital Hlth Sys-Fuld Campus, Internal Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Albert board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Waleed Albert, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Albert speak?
Dr. Albert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Albert treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Albert 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. Albert. 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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Leukopenia
- Low WBC count
- Immune system weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Antibiotic allergy
- Antibiotics
- Drug Reactions
- Allergy to antibiotics
- Antibiotic hypersensitivity
- Adverse reaction to antibiotics
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z881: Allergy status to other antibiotic agents
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Also known as:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Which procedures does Dr. Albert perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Waleed Albert 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. Albert's office.
Does Dr. Albert accept my insurance?
Dr. Albert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 624-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Albert accept in Utica, NY?
Dr. Albert in Utica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CDPHP
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Albert's office located?
What is Dr. Albert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Albert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184613572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Albert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Albert
What is Dr. Waleed Albert's specialty?
Dr. Albert is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Utica, 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. Albert to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Waleed Albert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Albert is affiliated with Wynn Hospital, Rome Health Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Waleed Albert accepting new patients in Utica, NY?
Yes, Dr. Waleed Albert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waleed Albert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Albert's office at (315) 624-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waleed Albert?
Please contact Dr. Albert's office at (315) 624-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Waleed Albert have?
Dr. Waleed Albert is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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