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Dr. Alp Arkun, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Arkun, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Alp Arkun, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Arkun is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arkun’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arkun’s office at (718) 780-5040.

    Is Dr. Arkun board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Alp Arkun, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Arkun speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Arkun typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Arkun 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. Arkun. 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:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E876: Hypokalemia

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Arkun typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alp Arkun may include:

    Please contact Dr. Arkun's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Arkun accept my insurance?

    Dr. Arkun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 780-5040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Arkun accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Arkun in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Arkun's office located?

    Department Of Emergency Medicine

    506 6th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11215

    (718) 780-5040

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

    Dr. Arkun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730485517.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arkun?

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

    What is Dr. Alp Arkun's specialty?

    Dr. Arkun is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Alp Arkun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Arkun is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Redlands Community 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Alp Arkun accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Alp Arkun is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alp Arkun offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Arkun's office at (718) 780-5040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alp Arkun?

    Please contact Dr. Arkun's office at (718) 780-5040 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Arkun's office located?

    Dr. Arkun's office is located in Brooklyn, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alp Arkun have?

    Dr. Alp Arkun is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.