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Dr. Esther Muschel, MD

Pediatrician

New Square, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Muschel, Pediatrician in New Square, NY?

    Dr. Esther Muschel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New Square, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Muschel graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Maimonides Medical Center Program. Dr. Muschel is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Muschel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Muschel’s office.

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

    • Residency: Maimonides Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Muschel speak?

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

    • English
    • German
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Muschel typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Muschel 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. Muschel. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Muschel typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Esther Muschel may include:

    Please contact Dr. Muschel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Muschel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Muschel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Muschel accept in New Square, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicaid

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Muschel's office located?

    Dr. Esther Muschel's Primary Practice

    728 N Main St

    New Square, NY 10977

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    Dr. Esther Muschel's Practice 2

    5 Twin Ave

    Spring Valley, NY 10977

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

    Dr. Muschel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780843029.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muschel?

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

    What is Dr. Esther Muschel's specialty?

    Dr. Muschel is a Pediatrician near New Square, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Esther Muschel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Muschel is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Westchester Medical Center 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Esther Muschel accepting new patients in New Square, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Esther Muschel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Esther Muschel offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Esther Muschel?

    Please contact Dr. Muschel's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Muschel's office located?

    Dr. Muschel's offices are located in New Square, NY and Spring Valley, NY.