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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brooks, Diagnostic Radiologist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Robert Brooks, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Brooks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brooks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brooks’s office at (518) 525-1200.
What languages does Dr. Brooks speak?
Dr. Brooks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Brooks typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Brooks typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Brooks performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Brooks. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Brooks accept my insurance?
Dr. Brooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 525-1200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brooks accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Brooks in Albany, 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
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brooks' office located?
What is Dr. Brooks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891229001.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brooks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brooks
What is Dr. Robert Brooks's specialty?
Dr. Brooks is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Albany, NY.
What does a Diagnostic Radiologist do?
A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions.
Is this Dr. Robert Brooks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brooks is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State The James Cancer Hospital, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny, Hurley Medical Center, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, Sanford Medical Center Fargo 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
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Is Robert Brooks accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Robert Brooks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Brooks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (518) 525-1200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Brooks?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (518) 525-1200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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