19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fteha, Internist in Far Rockaway, NY?
Dr. Elie Fteha, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Far Rockaway, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Fteha graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fteha is fluent in English, Arabic, and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fteha’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fteha’s office at (718) 627-8700.
Where did Dr. Fteha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine | New York Methodist Hospital Program
Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Fteha board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elie Fteha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fteha speak?
Dr. Fteha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Hebrew
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fteha typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fteha 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. Fteha. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Unspecified Illness
- General sickness
- Undiagnosed illness
- Feeling unwell
ICD-10 Codes:
- R69: Illness, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Administrative Medical Exam
- Official health check
- Regulatory medical assessment
- General administrative exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fteha typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Fteha performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fteha. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
Does Dr. Fteha accept my insurance?
Dr. Fteha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 627-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fteha accept in Far Rockaway, NY?
Dr. Fteha in Far Rockaway, 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
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fteha's office located?
Dr. Elie Fteha's Primary Practice
11502 Ocean Promenade
Far Rockaway, NY 11694
(718) 627-8700
What is Dr. Fteha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fteha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154493575.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fteha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fteha
What is Dr. Elie Fteha's specialty?
Dr. Fteha is a Internist near Far Rockaway, 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. Elie Fteha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fteha is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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 Elie Fteha accepting new patients in Far Rockaway, NY?
Yes, Dr. Elie Fteha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elie Fteha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fteha's office at (718) 627-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elie Fteha?
Please contact Dr. Fteha's office at (718) 627-8700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elie Fteha have?
Dr. Elie Fteha is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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