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Dr. Luke Buhrmester, MD

Bronx, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Buhrmester, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Luke Buhrmester, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Buhrmester graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program. Dr. Buhrmester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buhrmester’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buhrmester’s office at (718) 590-1800.

    Where did Dr. Buhrmester go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Buhrmester speak?

    Dr. Buhrmester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Buhrmester treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buhrmester 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. Buhrmester. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Abuse with Intoxication
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Problem drinking with intoxication
    • Alcohol poisoning
    • Acute alcohol intoxication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10129: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Buhrmester perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Luke Buhrmester may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Buhrmester's office.

    Does Dr. Buhrmester accept my insurance?

    Dr. Buhrmester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 590-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buhrmester accept in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Buhrmester in Bronx, 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

    • Amida Care

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Buhrmester's office located?

    Dr. Luke Buhrmester's Primary Practice

    1650 Grand Concourse

    Bronx, NY 10457

    (718) 590-1800

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    What is Dr. Buhrmester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Buhrmester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366736621.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buhrmester?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buhrmester

    What is Dr. Luke Buhrmester's specialty?

    Dr. Buhrmester is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bronx, NY. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Buhrmester to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Luke Buhrmester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Buhrmester is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System 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

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    Is Luke Buhrmester accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Luke Buhrmester is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luke Buhrmester offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Buhrmester's office at (718) 590-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Luke Buhrmester?

    Please contact Dr. Buhrmester's office at (718) 590-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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