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Who is Dr. Lightman, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Far Rockaway, NY?
Dr. Hylton Lightman, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Far Rockaway, NY. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Lightman graduated from University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program. Dr. Lightman is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lightman’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lightman’s office at (718) 868-4808.
Where did Dr. Lightman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Lightman board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Hylton Lightman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Lightman speak?
Dr. Lightman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Lightman treat?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lightman 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. Lightman. 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)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
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:
- Cerebral Palsy
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Infant Feeding Difficulties
- Newborn Eating Issues
- Neonatal Feeding Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- P929: Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
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:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Benign Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Innocent heart murmur
- Harmless heart murmur
- Physiological heart murmur
ICD-10 Codes:
- R010: Benign and innocent cardiac murmurs
Which procedures does Dr. Lightman perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Hylton Lightman may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lightman's office.
Does Dr. Lightman accept my insurance?
Dr. Lightman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 868-4808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lightman accept in Far Rockaway, NY?
Dr. Lightman in Far Rockaway, 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
Assurant
Centene
Medicaid
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Lightman's office located?
Dr. Hylton Lightman's Primary Practice
601 Jarvis Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-4808
What is Dr. Lightman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lightman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043375728.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lightman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lightman
What is Dr. Hylton Lightman's specialty?
Dr. Lightman is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Far Rockaway, NY. Contact Dr. Lightman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hylton Lightman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lightman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hylton Lightman accepting new patients in Far Rockaway, NY?
Yes, Dr. Hylton Lightman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hylton Lightman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lightman's office at (718) 868-4808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hylton Lightman?
Please contact Dr. Lightman's office at (718) 868-4808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hylton Lightman have?
Dr. Hylton Lightman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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