Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Helfgott, Pediatrician in Howard Beach, NY?
Dr. Alisa Helfgott, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Howard Beach, NY. Dr. Helfgott graduated from New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Helfgott is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helfgott’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helfgott’s office at (718) 322-3463.
Where did Dr. Helfgott go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Medical Center
Medical School: New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Helfgott speak?
Dr. Helfgott and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Helfgott typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Helfgott 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. Helfgott. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dravet Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizures plus
- Severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy
- SMEI
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40833: Dravet syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Health Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Helfgott typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Alisa Helfgott may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Helfgott's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Helfgott accept my insurance?
Dr. Helfgott accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 322-3463 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Helfgott accept in Howard Beach, NY?
Dr. Helfgott in Howard Beach, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Helfgott's office located?
What is Dr. Helfgott's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Helfgott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972751212.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helfgott?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Helfgott
What is Dr. Alisa Helfgott's specialty?
Dr. Helfgott is a Pediatrician near Howard Beach, NY.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Alisa Helfgott affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Helfgott is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alisa Helfgott accepting new patients in Howard Beach, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alisa Helfgott is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alisa Helfgott offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Helfgott's office at (718) 322-3463 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alisa Helfgott?
Please contact Dr. Helfgott's office at (718) 322-3463 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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