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Dr. Elena Leonte, MD

West Islip, NY

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leonte, Internist in West Islip, NY?

    Dr. Elena Leonte, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Islip, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Leonte graduated from Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila and completed her residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program. Dr. Leonte is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leonte’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leonte’s office at (631) 376-3000.

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

    • Residency: Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila

    What languages does Dr. Leonte speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Leonte treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Leonte 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. Leonte. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Body-Wide Inflammation (Non-Infectious, No Organ Damage)
    • SIRS without Organ Dysfunction
    • Non-Infectious Systemic Inflammation
    • Generalized Inflammation without Organ Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6510: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Leonte perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elena Leonte may include:

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

    Does Dr. Leonte accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leonte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 376-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leonte accept in West Islip, NY?

    Dr. Leonte in West Islip, 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)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Truman Medical Centers

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Leonte's office located?

    Dr. Elena Leonte's Primary Practice

    1000 Montauk Hwy Fl 4

    West Islip, NY 11795

    (631) 376-3000

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    Dr. Elena Leonte's Practice 2

    1 Heroes Way

    Riverhead, NY 11901

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

    Dr. Leonte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649383118.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leonte?

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

    What is Dr. Elena Leonte's specialty?

    Dr. Leonte is a Internist near West Islip, 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. Leonte to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elena Leonte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leonte is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center 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 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 Elena Leonte accepting new patients in West Islip, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Elena Leonte is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elena Leonte offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leonte's office at (631) 376-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elena Leonte?

    Please contact Dr. Leonte's office at (631) 376-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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