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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sachs, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Shira Sachs, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sachs completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine Program. Dr. Sachs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sachs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sachs’s office at (713) 798-2500.
Where did Dr. Sachs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Program
What languages does Dr. Sachs speak?
Dr. Sachs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sachs typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sachs 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. Sachs. 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 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
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:
- 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sachs typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shira Sachs 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
Please contact Dr. Sachs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sachs accept my insurance?
Dr. Sachs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sachs accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Sachs in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sachs' office located?
What is Dr. Sachs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306282702.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sachs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sachs
What is Dr. Shira Sachs's specialty?
Dr. Sachs is a Internist near New York, NY.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Shira Sachs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sachs is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Hospital For Special Surgery 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
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Is Shira Sachs accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shira Sachs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shira Sachs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sachs's office at (713) 798-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shira Sachs?
Please contact Dr. Sachs's office at (713) 798-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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