Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paras, Endocrinologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Paras go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | NY COLL OF OSTEO MED NY INST OF TECH
Is Dr. Paras board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Christos Paras, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Paras speak?
Dr. Paras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Paras typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Paras 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. Paras. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Paras typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christos Paras may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Paras' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Paras accept my insurance?
Dr. Paras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 576-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paras accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Paras in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Paras' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Paras affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Paras has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Paras's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437314457.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paras