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Who is Dr. Thomas, Internist in Hempstead, NY?
Dr. Cheriyan Thomas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hempstead, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (516) 416-4060.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Thomas?
Dr. Cheriyan Thomas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Thomas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hempstead, NY community, Dr. Thomas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?
Dr. Thomas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Thomas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Thomas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Cheriyan Thomas 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. Thomas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 416-4060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Hempstead, NY?
Dr. Thomas in Hempstead, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?
Dr. Cheriyan Thomas' Primary Practice
230 Hilton Ave Ste 106
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 416-4060
What is Dr. Thomas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619248481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomas
What is Dr. Cheriyan Thomas's specialty?
Dr. Thomas is a Internist near Hempstead, 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 this Dr. Cheriyan Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau, 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 Cheriyan Thomas accepting new patients in Hempstead, NY?
Yes, Dr. Cheriyan Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cheriyan Thomas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (516) 416-4060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cheriyan Thomas?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (516) 416-4060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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