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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sekar, Rheumatologist in Greenlawn, NY?
Dr. Vaish Sekar, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Greenlawn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sekar is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sekar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sekar’s office at (718) 250-6946.
What languages does Dr. Sekar speak?
Dr. Sekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Sekar typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Sekar 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. Sekar. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Gout
- Gouty arthritis
- Hyperuricemia
- Crystal arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1A00X0: Idiopathic chronic gout, unspecified site, without tophus (tophi)
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Unspecified Arthritis
- Arthritis Not Elsewhere Classified
- Joint Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1380: Other specified arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Sekar typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Vaish Sekar may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Sekar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 250-6946 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sekar accept in Greenlawn, NY?
Dr. Sekar in Greenlawn, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sekar's office located?
What is Dr. Sekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285028571.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sekar
What is Dr. Vaish Sekar's specialty?
Dr. Sekar is a Rheumatologist near Greenlawn, NY.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Vaish Sekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sekar is affiliated with Huntington Hospital 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 Vaish Sekar accepting new patients in Greenlawn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vaish Sekar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vaish Sekar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sekar's office at (718) 250-6946 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vaish Sekar?
Please contact Dr. Sekar's office at (718) 250-6946 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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