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. 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 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Lerner typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lerner typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Lerner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
State of New York
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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.
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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