Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lachs, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lachs?
Dr. Mark Lachs, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Geriatric Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lachs empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Abuse/Neglect, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Lachs is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Lachs speak?
Dr. Lachs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lachs typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lachs 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. Lachs. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Does Dr. Lachs accept my insurance?
Dr. Lachs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lachs accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lachs in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lachs' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lachs affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lachs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lachs's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902993082.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lachs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lachs