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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Altshuler typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Altshuler typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Altshuler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Lyudmila Altshuler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Altshuler is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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