28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gelfinbein, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Gelfinbein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: The Brooklyn Hosp Ctr | Brooklyn Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Tver State Medical Academy | Nizhni Novgorod State Med Academic Nizhni Novgorod Russia | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Gelfinbein board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bella Gelfinbein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gelfinbein speak?
Dr. Gelfinbein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gelfinbein typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gelfinbein 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. Gelfinbein. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gelfinbein typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bella Gelfinbein may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Gelfinbein's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gelfinbein accept my insurance?
Dr. Gelfinbein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 283-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gelfinbein accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Gelfinbein in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Healthfirst New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Gelfinbein's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Gelfinbein affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gelfinbein has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gelfinbein's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gelfinbein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922044726.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gelfinbein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gelfinbein
What is Dr. Bella Gelfinbein's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.