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Dr. Josef Kushner, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kushner, Internist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Josef Kushner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Kushner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kushner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kushner’s office at (212) 434-6262.

    What languages does Dr. Kushner speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kushner treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Kushner 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. Kushner. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. Kushner perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Josef Kushner may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kushner's office.

    Does Dr. Kushner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kushner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 434-6262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kushner accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Kushner in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Kushner's office located?

    Dr. Josef Kushner's Primary Practice

    178 E 85th St

    New York, NY 10028

    (212) 434-6262

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

    Dr. Kushner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043848021.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kushner?

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

    What is Dr. Josef Kushner's specialty?

    Dr. Kushner is a Internist near New York, NY.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Kushner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Josef Kushner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kushner is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Josef Kushner accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Josef Kushner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Josef Kushner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kushner's office at (212) 434-6262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Josef Kushner?

    Please contact Dr. Kushner's office at (212) 434-6262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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