Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shkolnik, Critical Care Internist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Boris Shkolnik, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shkolnik is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shkolnik’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shkolnik’s office at (215) 244-4740.
What languages does Dr. Shkolnik speak?
Dr. Shkolnik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shkolnik treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Shkolnik 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. Shkolnik. 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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Cystic Fibrosis with Lung Problems
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis
- CF Lung Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis Affecting Lungs
- CF
- Mucoviscidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E840: Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations
- E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Which procedures does Dr. Shkolnik perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Boris Shkolnik may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shkolnik's office.
Does Dr. Shkolnik accept my insurance?
Dr. Shkolnik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 244-4740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shkolnik accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Shkolnik in Albany, 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
CDPHP
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthNow New York
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shkolnik's office located?
Dr. Boris Shkolnik's Primary Practice
16 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(215) 244-4740
What is Dr. Shkolnik's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shkolnik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356608905.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shkolnik?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shkolnik
What is Dr. Boris Shkolnik's specialty?
Dr. Shkolnik is a Critical Care Internist near Albany, NY. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Shkolnik to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Boris Shkolnik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shkolnik is affiliated with Albany Medical Center 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 Boris Shkolnik accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Boris Shkolnik is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Boris Shkolnik offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shkolnik's office at (215) 244-4740 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Boris Shkolnik?
Please contact Dr. Shkolnik's office at (215) 244-4740 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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