43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tawfik, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Tawfik go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Tawfik board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mary Tawfik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tawfik speak?
Dr. Tawfik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tawfik typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tawfik 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. Tawfik. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tawfik typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Mary Tawfik 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
Please contact Dr. Tawfik's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tawfik accept my insurance?
Dr. Tawfik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 604-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tawfik accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Tawfik 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
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
VillageCare of New York
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Where is Dr. Tawfik's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tawfik affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tawfik has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tawfik's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tawfik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255357034.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tawfik?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tawfik
What is Dr. Mary Tawfik's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.
