Summary

Dr. Riyad Basir specializes in internal medicine with additional expertise in critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Baghdad and brings 47 years of clinical experience to his practice.

Dr. Basir is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln and practices in the Bronx, NY. He focuses on treating conditions such as asthma, including pediatric cases, and acute kidney injury. His procedural expertise includes pulmonary function testing, bronchodilator reversibility testing, and therapeutic hypothermia. Patients rate him 5.0 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • UNIVERSITY OF BAGHDAD
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner

Office Location

Lincoln Medical Center

234 E 149th StBronx, NY 10451

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47 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi Speaks Spanish, English, French Speaks Russian, Spanish
Bronx , NYFairfield , NJBrooklyn , NYSouth Ozone Park , NY
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF BAGHDAD Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: University Of Benin School Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Riyad Jamil Basir

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Riyad Jamil Basir has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Riyad Jamil Basir has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BAGHDAD in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Basir's NPI number is 1649342114.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. Riyad Basir accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Riyad Basir affiliated with?
Dr. Riyad Basir is affiliated with Nyc Health Hospitals Lincoln.

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