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Dr. Matthew Ashton

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Long Island City, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ashton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Long Island City, NY?

    Dr. Matthew Ashton is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Long Island City, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ashton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashton’s office at (212) 241-6500.

    What languages does Dr. Ashton speak?

    Dr. Ashton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ashton typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ashton 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. Ashton. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ashton typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Ashton may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ashton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ashton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ashton accept in Long Island City, NY?

    Dr. Ashton in Long Island City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ashton's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Ashton's Primary Practice

    2510 30th Ave

    Long Island City, NY 11102

    (212) 241-6500

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    Dr. Matthew Ashton's Practice 2

    150 E 42nd St

    New York, NY 10017

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    Dr. Matthew Ashton's Practice 3

    1468 Madison Ave

    New York, NY 10029

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

    Dr. Ashton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740814409.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashton?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Ashton's specialty?

    Dr. Ashton is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Long Island City, NY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Matthew Ashton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ashton is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Queens, New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Mount Sinai West 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Matthew Ashton accepting new patients in Long Island City, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Ashton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Ashton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ashton's office at (212) 241-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Ashton?

    Please contact Dr. Ashton's office at (212) 241-6500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ashton's office located?

    Dr. Ashton's offices are located in Long Island City, NY and New York, NY.