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Who is Dr. Finestone, Nuclear Radiologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Howard Finestone, MD is a Nuclear Radiologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Finestone completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Diagnostic Radiology; Long Island Coll Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Finestone is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Finestone’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Finestone’s office at (718) 283-7101.
Where did Dr. Finestone go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Diagnostic Radiology; Long Island Coll Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Beth Israel Med Center
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Finestone board certified in Nuclear Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Finestone, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Finestone speak?
Dr. Finestone and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Finestone treat?
As a Nuclear Radiologist, Dr. Finestone 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. Finestone. 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.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
- Pneumothorax
- Air in Chest Cavity
- Lung Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
- J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified
Also known as:
- Catheter Management
- Catheter adjustment
- Catheter care
- Non-vascular catheter maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Device Fitting and Adjustment
- GI Appliance Fitting
- Digestive Device Adjustment
- Enteral Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4659: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Wall Pain
- Pleural Disorder
- Pleurisy pain', 'Devil's grip
- Bornholm disease
- Pleurodynia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0781: Pleurodynia
Which procedures does Dr. Finestone perform as a Nuclear Radiologist?
As a Nuclear Radiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard Finestone may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Finestone's office.
Does Dr. Finestone accept my insurance?
Dr. Finestone accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 283-7101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Finestone accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Finestone 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
Villagecare
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Where is Dr. Finestone's office located?
What is Dr. Finestone's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Finestone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235236746.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Finestone?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Finestone
What is Dr. Howard Finestone's specialty?
Dr. Finestone is a Nuclear Radiologist near Brooklyn, NY. A nuclear radiologist has expertise in the analysis of nuclear medicine and utilizes radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for both in vitro and in vivo diagnostics. Additionally, they administer these substances for the treatment of various diseases. Contact Dr. Finestone to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Finestone affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Finestone is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Maimonides Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Nuclear Radiologist?
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Is Howard Finestone accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Howard Finestone is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Finestone offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Finestone's office at (718) 283-7101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Finestone?
Please contact Dr. Finestone's office at (718) 283-7101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Finestone have?
Dr. Howard Finestone is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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