37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lotfi, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Peter Lotfi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Lotfi graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai) Program. Dr. Lotfi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lotfi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lotfi’s office.
Where did Dr. Lotfi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai) Program
Medical School: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine,Tehran, Iran | Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Lotfi board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Lotfi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lotfi speak?
Dr. Lotfi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lotfi typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lotfi 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. Lotfi. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lotfi typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Lotfi 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. Lotfi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lotfi accept my insurance?
Dr. Lotfi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lotfi accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lotfi 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Electrical Industry Service Bureau (EISB)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
MultiPlan Corporation
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lotfi's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lotfi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lotfi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lotfi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lotfi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578612727.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lotfi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lotfi
What is Dr. Peter Lotfi's specialty?
Dr. Lotfi is an 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 Dr. Peter Lotfi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lotfi is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Atlantic Health Centrastate 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Peter Lotfi accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Peter Lotfi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Lotfi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lotfi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Lotfi?
Please contact Dr. Lotfi's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Lotfi's office located?
Dr. Lotfi's offices are located in New York, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Lotfi have?
Dr. Peter Lotfi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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