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Dr. Carol Wurzel, MD

Pediatrician

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. Dr. Wurzel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wurzel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wurzel’s office at (914) 698-5544.
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    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 and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wurzel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Wurzel typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Wurzel typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Wurzel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

    3010 Westchester Ave Ste 300

    Purchase, NY 10577

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    What is Dr. Wurzel's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Carol Wurzel?

    Please contact Dr. Wurzel's office at (914) 698-5544 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wurzel's office located?

    Dr. Wurzel's office is located in Purchase, NY.