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Who is Dr. Berkowitz, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Kew Gardens, NY?
Dr. Dov Berkowitz, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kew Gardens, NY. Dr. Berkowitz graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program. Dr. Berkowitz is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berkowitz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berkowitz’s office at (718) 575-5454.
Where did Dr. Berkowitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
What languages does Dr. Berkowitz speak?
Dr. Berkowitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Berkowitz typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Berkowitz 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. Berkowitz. 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:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Glenoid labrum tear
- SLAP tear
- Shoulder cartilage tear
- Labral Tear
- SLAP Lesion
- Torn Shoulder Labrum
ICD-10 Codes:
- S43432A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of left shoulder, initial encounter
- S43431A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
- Joint Disorder
- PVNS
- Villonodular Synovitis
- Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
- Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M12211: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right shoulder
- M12212: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Strained Shoulder
- Shoulder Ligament Injury
- Shoulder Joint Sprain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S43492A: Other sprain of left shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S43491A: Other sprain of right shoulder joint, initial encounter
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Berkowitz typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Berkowitz performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Berkowitz. 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:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Synovectomy (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Lining Removal
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for Synovium
CPT Codes:
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29821: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, complete
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Surgery
- Shoulder Adhesiolysis
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Endoscopy
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
CPT Codes:
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Berkowitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Berkowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 575-5454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berkowitz accept in Kew Gardens, NY?
Dr. Berkowitz in Kew Gardens, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
GEICO
H & R Block
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Medicaid
Medicare
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York
The Travelers Companies
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Where is Dr. Berkowitz's office located?
Dr. Dov Berkowitz's Primary Practice
8002 Kew Gardens Rd # 5
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(718) 575-5454
What is Dr. Berkowitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berkowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255769519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berkowitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berkowitz
What is Dr. Dov Berkowitz's specialty?
Dr. Berkowitz is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Kew Gardens, NY.
What does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist do?
An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices.
Is this Dr. Dov Berkowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berkowitz is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian Queens 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 Dov Berkowitz accepting new patients in Kew Gardens, NY?
Yes, Dr. Dov Berkowitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dov Berkowitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berkowitz's office at (718) 575-5454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dov Berkowitz?
Please contact Dr. Berkowitz's office at (718) 575-5454 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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