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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zaw, Internist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Wai Zaw, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zaw is fluent in English and Burmese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaw’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaw’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Zaw?
Dr. Wai Zaw, 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. Zaw empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Staten Island, NY community, Dr. Zaw is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Zaw speak?
Dr. Zaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Zaw typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Zaw 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. Zaw. 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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted Earwax
- Excessive Earwax
- Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6120: Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Zaw typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Wai Zaw 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. Zaw's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Zaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zaw accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Zaw in Staten Island, 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
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderserve Health
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Zaw's office located?
What is Dr. Zaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629497144.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zaw
What is Dr. Wai Zaw's specialty?
Dr. Zaw is a Internist near Staten Island, 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. Wai Zaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zaw is affiliated with Peconic Bay 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Wai Zaw accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Wai Zaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wai Zaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zaw's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wai Zaw?
Please contact Dr. Zaw's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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