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Dr. Ralph Essien, MD
New Rochelle, NY
37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Essien, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in New Rochelle, NY?
Dr. Ralph Essien, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in New Rochelle, NY. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Essien graduated from University of Ibadan / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Queens Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Long Island Coll Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Essien is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Essien’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Essien’s office at (914) 636-1967.
Where did Dr. Essien go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Queens Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Long Island Coll Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Queens Hospital Center) Program
Medical School: University of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria | University of Ibadan / College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Essien speak?
Dr. Essien and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Essien typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Essien 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. Essien. 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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Nicotine Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
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
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Essien typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Essien may include:
Please contact Dr. Essien's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Essien accept my insurance?
Dr. Essien accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 636-1967 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Essien accept in New Rochelle, NY?
Dr. Essien in New Rochelle, 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)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
MVP Health Care
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Essien's office located?
What is Dr. Essien's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Essien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679668370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Essien?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Essien
What is Dr. Ralph Essien's specialty?
Dr. Essien is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near New Rochelle, NY.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Ralph Essien affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Essien is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center, Greenwich Hospital 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ralph Essien accepting new patients in New Rochelle, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Essien is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ralph Essien offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Essien's office at (914) 636-1967 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ralph Essien?
Please contact Dr. Essien's office at (914) 636-1967 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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