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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lakdawala, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Viraj Lakdawala, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lakdawala is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lakdawala’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lakdawala’s office at (212) 562-6561.
Is Dr. Lakdawala board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Viraj Lakdawala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lakdawala speak?
Dr. Lakdawala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Lakdawala treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lakdawala 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. Lakdawala. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- Other Types of Headache
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Unusual headache
- Rare headache syndrome
- Atypical headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4489: Other headache syndrome
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Other Non-Infectious Stomach and Colon Inflammation
- Digestive Disease
- Non-Infectious Colitis
- Non-Infectious Enteritis
- Digestive Tract Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5289: Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
Which procedures does Dr. Lakdawala perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Viraj Lakdawala may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lakdawala's office.
Does Dr. Lakdawala accept my insurance?
Dr. Lakdawala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 562-6561 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lakdawala accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lakdawala in New York, 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
American Federation of Teachers
Amida Care
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Lakdawala's office located?
Dr. Viraj Lakdawala's Primary Practice
462 1st Ave Rm 345A
New York, NY 10016
(212) 562-6561
What is Dr. Lakdawala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lakdawala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053622365.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lakdawala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lakdawala
What is Dr. Viraj Lakdawala's specialty?
Dr. Lakdawala is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Lakdawala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Viraj Lakdawala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lakdawala is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, SUNY Downstate Medical Center (University Hospital of Brooklyn), Lenox Hill Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Viraj Lakdawala accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Viraj Lakdawala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Viraj Lakdawala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lakdawala's office at (212) 562-6561 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Viraj Lakdawala?
Please contact Dr. Lakdawala's office at (212) 562-6561 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Viraj Lakdawala have?
Dr. Viraj Lakdawala is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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