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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. Dr. Kushner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kushner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Kushner typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kushner typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Josef Kushner may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Kushner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kushner's office located?
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Josef Kushner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kushner is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, North Shore University 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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