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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Horowitz, Infectious Disease Specialist in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Scott Horowitz, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Horowitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Horowitz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Horowitz’s office at (631) 862-3000.
What languages does Dr. Horowitz speak?
Dr. Horowitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Horowitz treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Horowitz 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. Horowitz. 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:
- Other Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J188: Other pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Skin Abscess
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Lump
- Infected Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0291: Cutaneous abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Which procedures does Dr. Horowitz perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Scott Horowitz 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. Horowitz's office.
Does Dr. Horowitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Horowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 862-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Horowitz accept in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Horowitz in Flushing, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Humana
MagnaCare Rx
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Horowitz's office located?
What is Dr. Horowitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Horowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144211202.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Horowitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Horowitz
What is Dr. Scott Horowitz's specialty?
Dr. Horowitz is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Flushing, 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. Horowitz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Scott Horowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Horowitz 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
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Is Scott Horowitz accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?
Yes, Dr. Scott Horowitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Horowitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Horowitz's office at (631) 862-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Horowitz?
Please contact Dr. Horowitz's office at (631) 862-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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