Dr. Andrew Leifer, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Internist

New York, NY

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Leifer, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

Dr. Andrew Leifer, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Leifer graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency at Hartford Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Leifer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leifer’s office at (212) 523-6745.

Where did Dr. Leifer go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Hartford Hosp, Internal Medicine | Hartford Hospital | Hartford Hospital Program
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

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

Yes, Dr. Andrew Leifer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine

What languages does Dr. Leifer speak?

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

English

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

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

Common Cold
Upper Respiratory Infection
Head Cold
Cold Symptoms

ICD-10 Codes:

J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

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

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

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Leifer may include:

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

Does Dr. Leifer accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Leifer's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Leifer's office located?

Dr. Andrew Leifer's Primary Practice

1000 10th Ave

New York, NY 10019

(212) 523-6745

Get Directions

What hospitals are Dr. Leifer affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Leifer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Mount Sinai West,New York, NY

Ranked in 3 Procedures

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

Dr. Leifer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194898981.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leifer?

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

What is Dr. Andrew Leifer's specialty?

Dr. Leifer is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New York, 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. Andrew Leifer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Leifer is affiliated with Mount Sinai West 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

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.