32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fafalak, Rheumatologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Robert Fafalak, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fafalak is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fafalak’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fafalak’s office at (212) 533-2760.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fafalak?
Dr. Robert Fafalak, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fafalak empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, Rheumatology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Fafalak is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Fafalak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York Medical College; New York
Is Dr. Fafalak board certified in Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Fafalak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fafalak speak?
Dr. Fafalak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fafalak treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Fafalak 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. Fafalak. 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:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
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:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Lupus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE
- Autoimmune Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3210: Systemic lupus erythematosus, organ or system involvement unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Other Angina Pectoris
- Atypical Angina
- Variant Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2089: Other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of the Spinal Canal
- Spinal Canal Stenosis
- Nerve Compression in Spine
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4800: Spinal stenosis, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mid-Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
- Thoracic Radiculopathy
- Upper Back Nerve Compression
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5414: Radiculopathy, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Fafalak perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Fafalak may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fafalak's office.
Does Dr. Fafalak accept my insurance?
Dr. Fafalak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 533-2760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fafalak accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Fafalak 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert Fafalak?
Dr. Fafalak has appointments available at his New York, NY office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Fafalak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fafalak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982683041.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fafalak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fafalak
What is Dr. Robert Fafalak's specialty?
Dr. Fafalak is a Rheumatologist near New York, NY. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Fafalak to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Fafalak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fafalak is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Rheumatologist?
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Is Robert Fafalak accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Robert Fafalak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Fafalak offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fafalak, or call (212) 533-2760 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Fafalak?
Yes, Dr. Fafalak offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Fafalak, or call (212) 533-2760 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Fafalak have?
Dr. Robert Fafalak is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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