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    Who is Dr. Forbes, Family Medicine Specialist in Flushing, NY?

    Dr. Kimberly Forbes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Forbes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forbes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forbes’s office at (718) 206-9888.

    What languages does Dr. Forbes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Forbes treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure from Another Condition
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • Secondary Hypertension
    • Symptomatic Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure with Known Cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I159: Secondary hypertension, unspecified

    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:

    • Pre-Employment Medical Exam
    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Job physical
    • Employment health check
    • Pre-hire medical assessment
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z021: Encounter for pre-employment examination
    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Forbes perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kimberly Forbes may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Forbes' office.

    Does Dr. Forbes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Forbes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 206-9888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Forbes accept in Flushing, NY?

    Dr. Forbes in Flushing, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

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    Where is Dr. Forbes' office located?

    Dr. Kimberly Forbes' Primary Practice

    4500 Parsons Blvd

    Flushing, NY 11355

    (718) 206-9888

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    Dr. Kimberly Forbes' Practice 2

    13303 Jamaica Ave

    Richmond Hill, NY 11418

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

    Dr. Forbes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366949380.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forbes?

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

    What is Dr. Kimberly Forbes's specialty?

    Dr. Forbes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Flushing, NY. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Forbes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kimberly Forbes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Forbes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Kimberly Forbes accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Kimberly Forbes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kimberly Forbes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (718) 206-9888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kimberly Forbes?

    Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (718) 206-9888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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