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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zackai, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Sheemon Zackai, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Zackai is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zackai’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zackai’s office at (212) 746-0308.
Is Dr. Zackai board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sheemon Zackai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Zackai speak?
Dr. Zackai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Zackai treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zackai 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. Zackai. 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:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
- Birth Defects
- Cerebral Vascular Malformations
- Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
- Brain Blood Vessel Defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Tracheitis
- Tracheal Disorder
- Windpipe Inflammation
- Tracheal Infection
- Bronchial Tube Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0410: Acute tracheitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Zackai perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sheemon Zackai may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zackai's office.
Does Dr. Zackai accept my insurance?
Dr. Zackai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 746-0308 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zackai accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Zackai 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
MetroPlus
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zackai's office located?
What is Dr. Zackai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zackai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730349747.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zackai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zackai
What is Dr. Sheemon Zackai's specialty?
Dr. Zackai is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Zackai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheemon Zackai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zackai is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
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Is Sheemon Zackai accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Sheemon Zackai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheemon Zackai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zackai's office at (212) 746-0308 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheemon Zackai?
Please contact Dr. Zackai's office at (212) 746-0308 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sheemon Zackai have?
Dr. Sheemon Zackai is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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