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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Freeman, Critical Care Internist in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Howard Freeman is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, NY. Dr. Freeman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freeman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freeman’s office at (718) 334-3444.
What languages does Dr. Freeman speak?
Dr. Freeman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Freeman typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Freeman 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. Freeman. 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:
- Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
- General medical observation
- Routine checkup
- Unspecified health assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Freeman typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Freeman may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Freeman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Freeman accept my insurance?
Dr. Freeman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 334-3444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Freeman accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Freeman in Elmhurst, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Freeman's office located?
Dr. Howard Freeman's Primary Practice
7901 Broadway Rm A1
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 334-3444
What is Dr. Freeman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Freeman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700438330.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freeman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Freeman
What is Dr. Howard Freeman's specialty?
Dr. Freeman is a Critical Care Internist near Elmhurst, NY.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Howard Freeman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Freeman is affiliated with Nyc Health + Hospitals/elmhurst, Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Howard Freeman accepting new patients in Elmhurst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Howard Freeman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Freeman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Freeman's office at (718) 334-3444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Freeman?
Please contact Dr. Freeman's office at (718) 334-3444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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