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Who is Dr. Thukha, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Henry Thukha, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Thukha graduated from University of Medicine 1 and completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital Program. Dr. Thukha is fluent in English and Burmese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thukha’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thukha’s office at (212) 870-4715.
Where did Dr. Thukha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Coney Island Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Medicine 1
What languages does Dr. Thukha speak?
Dr. Thukha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thukha typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thukha 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. Thukha. 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 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:
- 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Overview
- Sugar Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E139: Other specified diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thukha typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Henry Thukha may include:
Please contact Dr. Thukha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thukha accept my insurance?
Dr. Thukha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 870-4715 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thukha accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Thukha in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderserve Health
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thukha's office located?
What is Dr. Thukha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thukha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710114624.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thukha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thukha
What is Dr. Henry Thukha's specialty?
Dr. Thukha 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. Henry Thukha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Thukha is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nyc Health + Hospitals/kings County. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Henry Thukha accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Henry Thukha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Henry Thukha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thukha's office at (212) 870-4715 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Henry Thukha?
Please contact Dr. Thukha's office at (212) 870-4715 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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