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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kostakos, Internist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Katherine Kostakos, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kostakos completed her residency at North Shore Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kostakos is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kostakos’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kostakos’s office at (718) 601-8205.
Where did Dr. Kostakos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: North Shore Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | North Shore University Hospital
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny
Is Dr. Kostakos board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Kostakos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kostakos speak?
Dr. Kostakos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kostakos treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kostakos 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. Kostakos. 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 Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
Also known as:
- Other Elective Procedures
- Unspecified Non-Medical Procedure
- General Elective Services
- Other Optional Procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z419: Encounter for procedure for purposes other than remedying health state, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutritional Deficiency
- Malnutrition
- Nutrient Shortage
- Lack of Essential Nutrients
ICD-10 Codes:
- E639: Nutritional deficiency, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kostakos perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Katherine Kostakos may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kostakos' office.
Does Dr. Kostakos accept my insurance?
Dr. Kostakos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 601-8205 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kostakos accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Kostakos in Bronx, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kostakos' office located?
What is Dr. Kostakos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kostakos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710070933.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kostakos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kostakos
What is Dr. Katherine Kostakos's specialty?
Dr. Kostakos is a Internist near Bronx, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Kostakos to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Katherine Kostakos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kostakos is affiliated with Montefiore Hospital (moses Campus) 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 Katherine Kostakos accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Kostakos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Kostakos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kostakos's office at (718) 601-8205 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Kostakos?
Please contact Dr. Kostakos's office at (718) 601-8205 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Kostakos have?
Dr. Katherine Kostakos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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