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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amir, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Omar Amir, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Amir is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amir’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amir’s office at (212) 523-4000.
What languages does Dr. Amir speak?
Dr. Amir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Amir typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amir 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. Amir. 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:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Amir typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Omar Amir may include:
Please contact Dr. Amir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Amir accept my insurance?
Dr. Amir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 523-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amir accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Amir 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Amir's office located?
What is Dr. Amir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982968194.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amir
What is Dr. Omar Amir's specialty?
Dr. Amir is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near New York, NY.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Omar Amir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amir is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Omar Amir accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Omar Amir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Amir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amir's office at (212) 523-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Amir?
Please contact Dr. Amir's office at (212) 523-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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