Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kurtz, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in New York, NY?
Dr. Howard Kurtz, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kurtz graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Nyu Downtown Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Kurtz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kurtz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kurtz’s office at (212) 731-3232.
Where did Dr. Kurtz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Downtown Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology | New York University; New York, Ny | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College
Is Dr. Kurtz board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
Yes, Dr. Howard Kurtz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Kurtz speak?
Dr. Kurtz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kurtz treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Kurtz 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. Kurtz. 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 Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care for First Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Routine pregnancy check-ups
- Standard antenatal care
- Normal pregnancy supervision
- First Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Care for First Pregnancy
- Maternity Care for First-Time Moms
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester
- Z3400: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Secondary Amenorrhea
- Menstruation
- Absent Periods (Secondary)
- Stopped Periods
- No Periods After Starting
ICD-10 Codes:
- N911: Secondary amenorrhea
Also known as:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
- Advanced Maternal Age First Pregnancy
- Elderly Primigravida Care
- Older First-Time Mom Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0990: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
- O09513: Supervision of elderly primigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N938: Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Threatened Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Threatened Spontaneous Abortion
- Signs of Miscarriage
- Early Pregnancy Bleeding with Risk of Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- O200: Threatened abortion
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Other Genetic and Chromosomal Screening
- Genetic Disease Carrier Screening
- Genetic Testing
- Health Screening
- Additional Genetic Testing
- Advanced Chromosome Screening
- Specific Genetic Anomaly Screening
- Genetic Carrier Test
- Hereditary Disease Carrier Screening
- Preconception Genetic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1379: Encounter for other screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies
- Z1371: Encounter for nonprocreative screening for genetic disease carrier status
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- Getting an IUD
- IUD procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine Device Extraction
- Taking out IUD
- Removing an IUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30432: Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Vaginitis
- Menopause
- Vaginitis
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
ICD-10 Codes:
- N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
What procedures does Dr. Kurtz perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Kurtz 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. Kurtz. 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Fetal Heart Monitoring Interpretation
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
- Labor Fetal Monitoring Review
- Baby Heartbeat Monitoring Analysis
- Consulting Fetal Monitoring
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
- 59051: Fetal monitoring during labor by consulting physician (ie, non-attending physician) with written report; interpretation only
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum visits
- Pregnancy check-ups
- Maternity care appointments
CPT Codes:
- 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum Care
- Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Obstetric Visits
CPT Codes:
- 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
- Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
- Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy
CPT Codes:
- 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Paracervical Nerve Block (Uterine)
- Uterine Nerve Block
- Cervical Nerve Injection
- Pelvic Pain Injection
- Anesthetic for Uterus
CPT Codes:
- 64435: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; paracervical (uterine) nerve
Does Dr. Kurtz accept my insurance?
Dr. Kurtz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 731-3232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kurtz accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kurtz in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Medicare
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Where is Dr. Kurtz's office located?
What is Dr. Kurtz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kurtz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790858082.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kurtz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kurtz
What is Dr. Howard Kurtz's specialty?
Dr. Kurtz is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near New York, NY. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Kurtz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Kurtz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kurtz is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Englewood Hospital, NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Beebe Healthcare, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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 Howard Kurtz accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Howard Kurtz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Kurtz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kurtz's office at (212) 731-3232 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Kurtz?
Please contact Dr. Kurtz's office at (212) 731-3232 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Kurtz have?
Dr. Howard Kurtz is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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