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Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief, MD

Pediatrician

Huntington, NY

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking

    Who is Dr. Meltzer-Krief, Pediatrician in Huntington, NY?

    Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Huntington, NY. She has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Meltzer-Krief graduated from Sackler School of Medicine and completed her residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Meltzer-Krief is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meltzer-Krief’s office at (631) 423-0044.

    Where did Dr. Meltzer-Krief go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University,Ramat Aviv, Israel | Tel Aviv University / Sackler Faculty of Medicine | Sackler School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Meltzer-Krief speak?

    Dr. Meltzer-Krief and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hebrew

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Meltzer-Krief typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Meltzer-Krief 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. Meltzer-Krief. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Child Development Check
    • Developmental Milestones Screening
    • Early Intervention Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Meltzer-Krief typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief may include:

    Please contact Dr. Meltzer-Krief's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Meltzer-Krief accept my insurance?

    Dr. Meltzer-Krief accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 423-0044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Meltzer-Krief accept in Huntington, NY?

    Dr. Meltzer-Krief in Huntington, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Meltzer-Krief's office located?

    Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief's Primary Practice

    124 Main St Ste 1

    Huntington, NY 11743

    (631) 423-0044

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief?

    Dr. Meltzer-Krief has appointments available at her Huntington, NY office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Meltzer-Krief's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609833433.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meltzer-Krief?

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

    What is Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief's specialty?

    Dr. Meltzer-Krief is a Pediatrician near Huntington, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Meltzer-Krief is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief accepting new patients in Huntington, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Meltzer-Krief, or call (631) 423-0044 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Krief Meltzer-Krief?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Meltzer-Krief, or call (631) 423-0044 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Meltzer-Krief's office located?

    Dr. Meltzer-Krief's office is located in Huntington, NY.