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Who is Dr. Zagelbaum, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Yechiel Zagelbaum, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Zagelbaum graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Zagelbaum is fluent in English and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zagelbaum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zagelbaum’s office.
Where did Dr. Zagelbaum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Maimonides Medical Center Program
Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Zagelbaum board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Yechiel Zagelbaum, DO is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Zagelbaum speak?
Dr. Zagelbaum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Yiddish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Zagelbaum typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Zagelbaum 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. Zagelbaum. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Zagelbaum typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Zagelbaum 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. Zagelbaum. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Facial Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Zagelbaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Zagelbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zagelbaum accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Zagelbaum in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zagelbaum's office located?
What is Dr. Zagelbaum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zagelbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558452730.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zagelbaum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zagelbaum
What is Dr. Yechiel Zagelbaum's specialty?
Dr. Zagelbaum is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Yechiel Zagelbaum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zagelbaum is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital, The Valley Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center 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 Yechiel Zagelbaum accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Yechiel Zagelbaum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yechiel Zagelbaum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zagelbaum's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yechiel Zagelbaum?
Please contact Dr. Zagelbaum's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yechiel Zagelbaum have?
Dr. Yechiel Zagelbaum is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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1425 54th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219