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Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler, MD

West Islip, NY

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    Who is Dr. Altshuler, Anesthesiologist in West Islip, NY?

    Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Islip, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Altshuler completed her residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Anesthesiology; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Altshuler is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altshuler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altshuler’s office at (631) 385-8677.

    Where did Dr. Altshuler go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Anesthesiology; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Andizan Med Inst, Andizan, Uzbekistan

    What languages does Dr. Altshuler speak?

    Dr. Altshuler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Altshuler treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Altshuler 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. Altshuler. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
    • Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Family History
    • Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
    • Family history of GI cancer
    • Hereditary digestive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders
    • Gastric Polyp
    • Duodenal Polyp
    • Stomach Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
    • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Ulcer
    • Peptic Ulcer
    • Gastric ulcer
    • Peptic ulcer of the stomach
    • Stomach sore

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K259: Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Inflammation
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophagitis
    • Inflamed Esophagus
    • Sore Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2080: Other esophagitis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • History of large intestine cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Past colon cancer
    • Colorectal cancer survivor
    • Previous large bowel malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85038: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine

    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:

    • First Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids
    • Grade 1 hemorrhoids
    • Mild hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K640: First degree hemorrhoids

    Does Dr. Altshuler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Altshuler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 385-8677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Altshuler accept in West Islip, NY?

    Dr. Altshuler in West Islip, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Altshuler's office located?

    Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler's Primary Practice

    1111 Montauk Hwy Ste 3

    West Islip, NY 11795

    (631) 385-8677

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    Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler's Practice 2

    111 E 210th St

    Bronx, NY 10467

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    Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler's Practice 3

    195 E Main St

    Huntington, NY 11743

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    What is Dr. Altshuler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Altshuler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215012604.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altshuler?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altshuler

    What is Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler's specialty?

    Dr. Altshuler is a Anesthesiologist near West Islip, NY. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Altshuler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Altshuler 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lyudmila Altshuler accepting new patients in West Islip, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Altshuler's office at (631) 385-8677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lyudmila Altshuler?

    Please contact Dr. Altshuler's office at (631) 385-8677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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