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Dr. Brittany Sakhno, MD

Dr. Brittany Sakhno, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sakhno, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Brittany Sakhno received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Emory University.? After graduating from college, Dr. Sakhno taught third grade in Atlanta for two years. She then attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, where she served as the Pediatric Interest Group president and graduated with Research Honors with Distinction for her research on pediatric overfeeding in the first days of life and its association with obesity. Dr. Sakhno completed her pediatrics residency at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medicine where she was recognized with the Primary Care Excellence Award. After residency, she stayed on with Weill Cornell, joining the Weill Cornell Primary Care team. Dr. Sakhno has a passion for preventative medicine and connecting with children and their families.?

    What languages does Dr. Sakhno speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sakhno treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sakhno 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. Sakhno. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Pain
    • Right Ear Pain
    • Ear Disorder
    • Pain
    • Earache
    • Otalgia
    • Right Earache
    • Otalgia Right Side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9209: Otalgia, unspecified ear
    • H9201: Otalgia, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Bilirubin Metabolism Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Dubin-Johnson syndrome
    • Dubin-Johnson syndrome', 'Gilbert's syndrome
    • Jaundice cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E806: Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Birth Pediatrician Visit
    • Expectant Parent Pediatrician Consultation
    • Prenatal Pediatrician Meeting
    • Baby Doctor Interview

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7681: Expectant parent(s) prebirth pediatrician visit

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lead Poisoning
    • Lead Exposure
    • Plumbism
    • Heavy Metal Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z77011: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to lead

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Eye Disorder
    • Various Eye Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Eye Problems
    • Uncommon Eye Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
    • RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
    • RSV immune prevention
    • Preventive RSV treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    Does Dr. Sakhno accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sakhno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sakhno accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Sakhno in Brooklyn, 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centene

    • Chevron

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sakhno's office located?

    Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care - Brooklyn Heights

    Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care - Brooklyn Heights

    186 Joralemon Street

    2nd, 3rd And 4th Floors

    Brooklyn, NY 11201

    (917) 300-0553

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    Dr. Sakhno has appointments available at her Brooklyn, NY office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Sakhno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972122695.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sakhno?

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

    What is Dr. Brittany Sakhno's specialty?

    Dr. Sakhno is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Sakhno to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brittany Sakhno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sakhno is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Brittany Sakhno accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Brittany Sakhno is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brittany Sakhno offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sakhno, or call (917) 300-0553 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Brittany Sakhno?

    Please contact Dr. Sakhno's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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