AS
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shahkoohi, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Afshin Shahkoohi, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Shahkoohi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shahkoohi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shahkoohi’s office at (718) 260-4600.
Where did Dr. Shahkoohi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shahkoohi speak?
Dr. Shahkoohi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shahkoohi typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shahkoohi 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. Shahkoohi. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shahkoohi typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shahkoohi 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. Shahkoohi. 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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Skin Substitute Graft Application
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Skin Replacement Procedure
- Wound Covering Application
CPT Codes:
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Shahkoohi accept my insurance?
Dr. Shahkoohi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 260-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shahkoohi accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Shahkoohi in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shahkoohi's office located?
What is Dr. Shahkoohi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shahkoohi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326198631.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shahkoohi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shahkoohi
What is Dr. Afshin Shahkoohi's specialty?
Dr. Shahkoohi is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Afshin Shahkoohi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shahkoohi is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Afshin Shahkoohi accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Afshin Shahkoohi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afshin Shahkoohi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shahkoohi's office at (718) 260-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afshin Shahkoohi?
Please contact Dr. Shahkoohi's office at (718) 260-4600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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