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30 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Begum, Infectious Disease Specialist in Claremont, CA?
Dr. Nasima Begum, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Claremont, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Begum graduated from Dhaka Medical College and Hospital and completed her residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Begum is fluent in English, Bengali, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Begum’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Begum’s office at (626) 851-8880.
Where did Dr. Begum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases
Medical School: Dhaka Med Coll, Dhaka University, Bangladesh | Dhaka Medical College and Hospital
Is Dr. Begum board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nasima Begum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Begum speak?
Dr. Begum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Begum treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Begum 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. Begum. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
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:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung infection
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Pseudomonas pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J151: Pneumonia due to Pseudomonas
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left 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
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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. Begum perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nasima Begum 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. Begum's office.
Does Dr. Begum accept my insurance?
Dr. Begum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 851-8880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Begum accept in Claremont, CA?
Dr. Begum in Claremont, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Begum's office located?
Dr. Nasima Begum's Primary Practice
935 W Foothill Blvd
Claremont, CA 91711
(626) 851-8880
What is Dr. Begum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Begum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578547519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Begum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Begum
What is Dr. Nasima Begum's specialty?
Dr. Begum is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Claremont, CA.
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. Begum to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nasima Begum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Begum is affiliated with San Antonio Regional Hospital, Usc Arcadia 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 Nasima Begum accepting new patients in Claremont, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nasima Begum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nasima Begum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Begum's office at (626) 851-8880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nasima Begum?
Please contact Dr. Begum's office at (626) 851-8880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nasima Begum have?
Dr. Nasima Begum is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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