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Dr. Amir Tirmizi, MD

Lafayette, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tirmizi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lafayette, IN?

    Dr. Amir Tirmizi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tirmizi completed his residency at Salem Hospital N Shore Mc. Dr. Tirmizi is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tirmizi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tirmizi’s office.

    Where did Dr. Tirmizi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Salem Hospital N Shore Mc

    Is Dr. Tirmizi board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Amir Tirmizi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tirmizi speak?

    Dr. Tirmizi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Tirmizi treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tirmizi 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. Tirmizi. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease
    • Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Lung Histoplasmosis
    • Histoplasmosis
    • Pulmonary Histoplasmosis
    • Histoplasma Lung Infection
    • Cave disease', 'Ohio Valley disease', 'Spelunker's lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B392: Pulmonary histoplasmosis capsulati, unspecified
    • B399: Histoplasmosis, unspecified

    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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Infected Left Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
    • Inflamed Left Knee Implant
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Tirmizi perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Tirmizi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tirmizi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tirmizi accept in Lafayette, IN?

    Dr. Tirmizi in Lafayette, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Tirmizi's office located?

    Dr. Amir Tirmizi's Primary Practice

    5165 McCarty Ln

    Lafayette, IN 47905

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    Dr. Amir Tirmizi's Practice 2

    150 W Washington St

    Shelbyville, IN 46176

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    Dr. Amir Tirmizi's Practice 3

    2525 W University Ave Ste 401

    Muncie, IN 47303

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    What is Dr. Tirmizi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tirmizi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861401507.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tirmizi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tirmizi

    What is Dr. Amir Tirmizi's specialty?

    Dr. Tirmizi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lafayette, IN.

    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. Tirmizi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amir Tirmizi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tirmizi is affiliated with IU Health Arnett Hospital, Columbus Regional Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital, Marion Health 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?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Amir Tirmizi accepting new patients in Lafayette, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Amir Tirmizi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amir Tirmizi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tirmizi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amir Tirmizi?

    Please contact Dr. Tirmizi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amir Tirmizi have?

    Dr. Amir Tirmizi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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