23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Altstein, Family Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Altstein?
Dr. Samuel Altstein, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Altstein empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anxiety & Depression, Cardiovascular Diseases, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Smoking Cessation, Telemedicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Altstein is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Altstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Beth Israel Med Center
Is Dr. Altstein board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Altstein, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Altstein speak?
Dr. Altstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
- Russian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Altstein typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Altstein 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. Altstein. 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 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:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
- Child Behavior Disorder
- Youth Mental Health Issues
- Adolescent Emotional Problems
- Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Altstein typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Altstein may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Altstein's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Altstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Altstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 352-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altstein accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Altstein in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Altstein's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Altstein affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Altstein has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Altstein's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295793933.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altstein