40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lerner, Internist in Rego Park, NY?
Dr. Gary Lerner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Rego Park, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lerner graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lerner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lerner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lerner’s office at (718) 268-4500.
Where did Dr. Lerner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Long Island Jewish Medical Center | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lerner board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gary Lerner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lerner speak?
Dr. Lerner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lerner treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Lerner 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. Lerner. 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 Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Issues
- Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver Function Test
- Liver Disease
- Irregular Liver Function Study
- Unusual Liver Exam
- Liver Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Lerner perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gary Lerner 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lerner's office.
Does Dr. Lerner accept my insurance?
Dr. Lerner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 268-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lerner accept in Rego Park, NY?
Dr. Lerner in Rego Park, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lerner's office located?
What is Dr. Lerner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lerner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538245626.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lerner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lerner
What is Dr. Gary Lerner's specialty?
Dr. Lerner is a Internist near Rego Park, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Lerner to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gary Lerner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lerner is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital 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
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Is Gary Lerner accepting new patients in Rego Park, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gary Lerner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Lerner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lerner's office at (718) 268-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Lerner?
Please contact Dr. Lerner's office at (718) 268-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Lerner have?
Dr. Gary Lerner is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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