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Dr. Carol Wurzel, MD

Purchase, NY

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wurzel, Pediatrician in Purchase, NY?

    Dr. Carol Wurzel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Purchase, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Wurzel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wurzel’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wurzel’s office at (914) 698-5544.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wurzel?

    Dr. Carol Wurzel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wurzel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Purchase/NY community, Dr. Wurzel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Wurzel speak?

    Dr. Wurzel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wurzel treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Wurzel 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. Wurzel. 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:

    • 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, 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:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Cough Variant Asthma
    • Asthma
    • CVA
    • Asthma with Cough
    • Chronic Cough Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45991: Cough variant asthma

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Other Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J188: Other pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Novel Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J09X2: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Which procedures does Dr. Wurzel perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Carol Wurzel may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wurzel's office.

    Does Dr. Wurzel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wurzel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 698-5544 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wurzel accept in Purchase, NY?

    Dr. Wurzel in Purchase, 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • MVP Healthcare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wurzel's office located?

    Dr. Carol Wurzel's Primary Practice

    3010 Westchester Ave

    Purchase, NY 10577

    (914) 698-5544

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    Dr. Carol Wurzel's Practice 2

    222 Westchester Ave Ste 201

    White Plains, NY 10604

    (914) 698-5544

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    What is Dr. Wurzel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wurzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316083058.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wurzel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wurzel

    What is Dr. Carol Wurzel's specialty?

    Dr. Wurzel is a Pediatrician near Purchase, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Wurzel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carol Wurzel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wurzel is affiliated with White Plains 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Carol Wurzel accepting new patients in Purchase, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Wurzel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carol Wurzel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wurzel's office at (914) 698-5544 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carol Wurzel?

    Please contact Dr. Wurzel's office at (914) 698-5544 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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