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Dr. Scherly Leon, MD
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Leon, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Scherly Leon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Leon is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leon’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leon’s office at (718) 270-1000.
What languages does Dr. Leon speak?
Dr. Leon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Leon treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Leon 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. Leon. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Other Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J188: Other pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Cystitis
- Bladder Infection
- Painful Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3080: Other cystitis without hematuria
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5709: Hb-SS disease with crisis with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
Which procedures does Dr. Leon perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Scherly Leon may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Leon's office.
Does Dr. Leon accept my insurance?
Dr. Leon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leon accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Leon in Brooklyn, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Leon's office located?
What is Dr. Leon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952627424.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leon
What is Dr. Scherly Leon's specialty?
Dr. Leon is a Internist near Brooklyn, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Leon to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Scherly Leon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Leon is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Hospital At Downstate. 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
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Is Scherly Leon accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Scherly Leon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scherly Leon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leon's office at (718) 270-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scherly Leon?
Please contact Dr. Leon's office at (718) 270-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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