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Dr. Philip Effraim, MD, PHD

New Haven, CT

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Effraim, Anesthesiologist in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Philip Effraim, MD, PHD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Effraim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Effraim’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Effraim’s office at (203) 785-2802.

    What languages does Dr. Effraim speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Effraim treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Effraim 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. Effraim. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z860109: Personal history of other colon polyps
    • Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • History of Adenomatous and Serrated Colon Polyps
    • Past Colon Polyps
    • Previous Adenomas
    • History of Precancerous Colon Growths

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z860101: Personal history of adenomatous and serrated colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Barrett's Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Barrett’s Esophagus
    • Barrett's condition
    • Esophageal metaplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Pancolitis
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Chronic Pancolitis
    • Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications

    Also known as:

    • History of large intestine cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Past colon cancer
    • Colorectal cancer survivor
    • Previous large bowel malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85038: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine

    Also known as:

    • Heartburn
    • Acid Reflux
    • Indigestion
    • GERD Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R12: Heartburn

    What procedures does Dr. Effraim perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Effraim 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. Effraim. 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Effraim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Effraim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 785-2802 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Effraim accept in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Effraim in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CarePartners of Connecticut

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Effraim's office located?

    Dr. Philip Effraim's Primary Practice

    20 York St

    New Haven, CT 06510

    (203) 785-2802

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    Dr. Philip Effraim's Practice 2

    333 Cedar St # 3

    New Haven, CT 06510

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    Dr. Philip Effraim's Practice 3

    850 N Main Street Ext Ste 2B3

    Wallingford, CT 06492

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

    Dr. Effraim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427347616.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Effraim?

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

    What is Dr. Philip Effraim's specialty?

    Dr. Effraim is a Anesthesiologist near New Haven, CT. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Effraim to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Philip Effraim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Effraim is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Philip Effraim accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Effraim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Philip Effraim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Effraim's office at (203) 785-2802 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Philip Effraim?

    Please contact Dr. Effraim's office at (203) 785-2802 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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