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Dr. Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini, MD

Forest Hills, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Forest Hills, NY?

    Dr. Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Forest Hills, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed her residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program. Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini’s office at (718) 830-4204.

    Where did Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

    What languages does Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini speak?

    Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini 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. Sorokina-Ruffini. 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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Which procedures does Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini's office.

    Does Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 830-4204 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini accept in Forest Hills, NY?

    Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini in Forest Hills, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini's office located?

    Dr. Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini's Primary Practice

    10201 66th Rd

    Forest Hills, NY 11375

    (718) 830-4204

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    Dr. Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini's Practice 2

    900 Franklin Ave

    Valley Stream, NY 11580

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

    Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891073078.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini?

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

    What is Dr. Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini's specialty?

    Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Forest Hills, 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. Sorokina-Ruffini to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, North Shore University Hospital, Flushing Hospital Medical Center 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 Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini accepting new patients in Forest Hills, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini's office at (718) 830-4204 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yelena Sorokina-Ruffini?

    Please contact Dr. Sorokina-Ruffini's office at (718) 830-4204 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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